Two Sides of the Same Coin

by Ivana Doležalová

November 26, 2020, 4 pm CET

Jiří Menzel and Miloš Forman, two Czech Oscar winners from two sides of the globe.

Recording

Opera: Othello
Friday, November 8, 6:30 pm at the State Opera Often referred to as the greatest Italian tragic opera, Otello combines Guiseppe Verdi’s brilliant music and William Shakespeare’s celebrated tragedy, as superbly adapted by the librettist Arrigo Boito. Venue: State Opera – built as a theater for the German-speaking citizens of Prague in 1890’ in neo-baroque…
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Concert Collegium 1704
Wednesday, November 6 at 7 pm in Rudolfinum Concert Hall Collegium 1704 — REQUIEM Collegium 1704 is a world-class Czech ensemble specializing in Baroque music. The concert highlights two composers, Jan Dismas Zelenka, one of the greatest, but lesser known, Baroque composers, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. On the program are Zelenka’s Miserere in C minor and De Profundis,…
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Explore Prague with Locals: Žižkov
Thursday, November 7 at 5 pm Explore Prague with locals! Join Yveta and RA Cathy for a tour of one of the most popular neighborhoods and get to know some of their favorite places. Sign up: https://slotted.co/9jmth6r1
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Journey to Little Hanoi
Friday, November 1 at 1 pm (meeting at Museum metro station) Get to know authentic Vietnamese culture in Prague and join us for a tour of the well-known Sapa market guided by a local guide, who will tell you more about Vietnamese culture and traditions. We will taste Vietnamese street food together and you…
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Halloween Event
Wednesday, October 30 at 7 pm in Osadní dorm Spooky season is here! Welcome it with pumpkin carving and some mocktails and decorate the Osadni dorm with your creations! Sign up: https://slotted.co/mry046vj
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Come watch E.T.!
Tuesday, October 29 at 8:15 pm Come join us On Tuesday, October 29th, to watch E.T.! It Follows Elliott, and his siblings, as they encounter an extraterrestrial, E.T., who is stranded on Earth. Together, they help E.T. return home, while hiding him from their mom, and also the authorities! Get ready for a night full…
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Meditation
Wednesday, Oct 30 at 6 pm in Máchova Study Lounge Join us for a guided meditation session with prof. Tony Ackerman — a simple way to find a calm, strong space inside us — a space in which we can learn to manage difficult emotions and find skillful responses to the sometimes chaotic world around…
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