Czech That Film 2016 presented by National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in partnership with FilmScene.
Sponsored by Gary & Cathy Rozak.

See below for more information about Czech That Film. Tickets are available to individual films, or purchase a pass to see all five films in the Iowa City program.

THE FABULOUS WORLD OF JULES VERNE (Vynález zkázy - "An Invention for Destruction")

When genius scientist Professor Roche and his aide, Simon Hart, are abducted by pirates, the professor doesn't understand the gravity of the situation. But Simon soon realizes that the pirates want to use Roche's newest invention -- a strong explosive -- for world domination. With Roche isolated, Simon tries to thwart the plans of pirate captain Artigas by sending a balloon with a message to the outside. Little does he know, Roche has a clever plan of his own.

(Or: An evil millionaire named Artigas plans to use a super-explosive device to conquer the world from his headquarters inside an enormous volcano!)

Karel Zeman’s truly fabulous film is an entertaining blast from the past. The 1950s-era special effects and outrageous plot are delightfully campy, yet impressive – especially in this digitally remastered cinema edition.

CZECH THAT FILM

Czech That Film is a nationally touring film festival organized by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, D.C., the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ottawa, and the Czech Center. The Iowa City festival is organized by the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in partnership with FilmScene. 2016 is the fifth year for this popular festival, which travels to at least 18 North American cities each year. In 2016, Czech That Film will reach San Francisco, Phoenix, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Austin, Denver, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Houston, Iowa City, Salt Lake City, Columbus, Portland, New York, Chicago, Seattle, as well as Ottawa (Canada) and Puerto Rico! Visit CzechThatFilm.com for more information about the national festival.