Summer Cinema Under the Stars 2026: Obecná škola

Name: Summer Cinema Under the Stars 2026: Obecná škola
Start: 2026-08-27T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-27T23:00:00+02:00
Location: náměstí Míru, Praha 2

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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 · 20:30

náměstí Míru, Praha 2, Prague

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The final evening of the Summer Cinema Under the Stars 2026 cycle takes place on Míru Square!

Prague 2's last summer film night will be dedicated to the beloved film Obecná škola directed by Jan Svěrák.

Obecná škola (1991)

Director: Jan Svěrák

Shortly after the war, a group of boys enters a classroom in one of the schools on the outskirts of Prague.

About: Zdeněk Svěrák

Actor, screenwriter and Cimrmanologist Zdeněk Svěrák is one of the founders of the Theatre of Jára Cimrman and the author of the Oscar-winning screenplay for Kolya (1996). The more than 400 songs he wrote with Jaroslav Uhlíř are known to virtually every Czech, from children to older generations.

feature films as an actor

400+

songs written with Jaroslav Uhlíř

3×

Magnesia Litera readers' award

Czech Lions for the film Kolja

What's new

2026-03
Zdeněk Svěrák celebrated his ninetieth birthday on March 28, 2026 with a festive evening at the Járy Cimrmana Theatre; the live broadcast was watched by over 180 cinemas throughout the republic, and President Petr Pavel came to congratulate him.
2026-03
René Zavoral, General Director of Czech Radio, inducted Zdeněk Svěrák into the radio hall of fame during the celebration of his ninetieth birthday.
2025-10
President Petr Pavel awarded Zdeněk Svěrák the Order of the White Lion, the highest state decoration of the Czech Republic.

Tracks

KoljaOscar-winning film (1996), screenplay and lead role by Zdeněk Svěrák

Není nutnocult song from the duo Svěrák & Uhlíř, a folk hit

Severní vítrsong from the film Vrchní, prchni! (1981), one of Svěrák's most famous texts

Marečku, podejte mi pero!cult Czech comedy (1976), screenplay by Svěrák & Smoljak

Vratné lahvefilm (2007), screenplay and lead role; Czech Lion for screenplay

About: Rudolf Hrušínský

Rudolf Hrušínský (1920-1994) left a mark on Czech cinema that has not faded: his Švejk, the chilling Kopfrkingl of The Cremator, and the languid Antonín of Capricious Summer are fixtures of the national cultural memory. A career stretching six decades, more than 200 screen roles, and honors ranging from the Sitges festival to France's Legion of Honor tell the story.

200+

film and television roles

favorite radio actor of the century (Czech Radio poll 2023)

place in the ČT Star of My Heart poll (2008)

8.0

rating of Spalovač mrtvol on IMDb

What's new

2025-01
Rudolf Hrušínský Jr. and Tereza Brodská reminisced together about their famous fathers in a touching conversation.
2024-04
Echo24 published an extensive commentary on the 30th anniversary of Rudolf Hrušínský's death about his legacy in Czech cinematography.
2023-04
In the Czech Radio poll "The Invisible Actor of the Century", Hrušínský ranked second among the most beloved radio actors.

Tracks

Spalovač mrtvol (1968)life role of Karel Kopfrkingl, one of the best acting performances in the history of Czech cinematography; award at the Sitges festival 1972

Dobrý voják Švejk (1956-57)the most famous film portrayal of Hasek's hero, still an iconic role

Rozmarné léto (1967)collaboration with Jiří Menzel, Trilobit and Múza Thálie award 1968

Adéla ještě nevečeřela (1977)cult detective comedy, Commissioner Ledvina - one of the most beloved roles with audiences

Vesničko má středisková (1985)film by Jiří Menzel nominated for an Oscar, Hrušínský as Doctor Skružný

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