8½
8½
*Additional film programme to the exhibition [*David Lynch: Up in Flames](https://goout.net/en/david-lynch-up-in-flames/szfkytx/) in cooperation with Ponrepo cinema. The screening will be introduced by Tomáš Hubáček, film historian and publicist from the National Film Archive.** 8 and a Half / Federico Fellini / Italy, France, 1962 / 138 min. – “It’s a real shame that most films are so undemanding. Compare that to 8 ½. The first time I saw that film, it was something of a revelation. Everything else was just a movie, but this was a film! Nowadays, a lot of directors are content with just entertaining the audience. That’s really saying something. But ideally, films should be as effective as 8 ½. That is, they should have the ability to evoke a whole new experience for the audience. And that experience should be enjoyable. Whoever can do that is a true master of the screen.” David Lynch David Lynch was a great admirer of Fellini, and certainly not just because they shared the same birthday – 20 January. Lynch’s respect culminated in a personal meeting with Fellini, after which he said in an interview: “I feel very close to him, even though he’s very Italian.” How else could Lynch, himself very American (especially with his Boy Scout English), react to meeting a counterpart whose films have become universally comprehensible around the world thanks to their creator’s distinctive signature and flair for sudden mood shifts, from wistfulness to dreamlike poetry to sudden, almost slapstick comedy. - Each screening will begin with an expert introduction. - Each ticket will be accompanied by a third of a Pilsner Urquell chilled beer (valid for visitors over 18 years of age). - In case of inclement weather, the screening will be cancelled. Refunds will be given if the screening has not yet started. - Films are presented in the original version with Czech subtitles. - The DOX+ terrace and bar will be open before the screening from 8pm. Partner of the project is Pilsner Urquell.
