SIRIUS

In SIRIUS, a young boy whose most cherished companion is his loyal German shepherd devises his own form of resistance when the Nazis arrest his father, then order the confiscation of local canines, including his pet, to be retrained as attack dogs against the rebellious populace. In Czech with English subtitles.

Preceded by two shorts. Award-winning GLASS SKIES (SKLENENA OBLAKA, 1958, 18 min.) traces a child’s infatuation with flight, from birds and butterflies to airplanes. No dialogue; a printed translation of the brief spoken introduction will be provided.

The title ART NOUVEAU IN PRAGUE (PRAHA SECESNI, 1975, 20 min.) says it all, as Vlacil surveys Prague’s art nouveau treasures. No subtitles, but a printed English translation of the minimal poetic narration will be provided. All in 35mm. (BS