Protektor, a drama-thriller from the Czech Republic, will be shown on Friday, January 6, at 7 p.m.
In 1938 Prague, Emil, a radio reporter, is married to Hana, an actress whose new film has catapulted her into fame. As the Nazis come to power Hana's Jewish heritage precipitates her fall from stardom to the bottom of the social ladder. In order to protect her, Emil compromises himself by collaborating with the new Nazi-controlled state radio station. He begins to enjoy the attention and respect that had previously evaded him, but his fidelity and loyalty towards his wife falters. The assassination of the Third Reich Deputy Protector and a chance encounter on a bicycle bring their lingering marriage to a crisis, possibly sealing Hana's fate. The film is in Czech with English subtitles and runs for 100 minutes.
Free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary.
