Mythical Cinemas: The Lucerna, Prague
Joël Farges / FR, 2015 / 52 min.
This documentary series takes us on a trip to mythical cinemas all over the world. Each of these cinemas has made an indelible impression on the history of its country and that country’s film history. This episode visits the Lucerna Theater in Prague, built by Vaclav Havel’s grandfather.
The Lucerna theater, in the heart of the new Prague, was built by Vaclav Havel, grandfather of the former president of Czechoslovakia. The Lucerna was the pinnacle of ‘New Art’. Vaclav Havel wanted his cinema to embody the Czech spirit and pride.
Details
Director
Joël Farges
Production year
2015
Country
FR
Original title
Cinémas Mythiques: Le Lucerna de Prague
Length
52 min.
Language
English
Subtitles
ENG or NONE
Format
DCP
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