"Black Peter"
1963
Directed by Milos Forman

The first feature by Milos Forman, this coming-of-age tale about a malcontent teen in love heralded the arrival of an important cinematic talent. Forman captures the minute details of awkward romance and teenage rebellion with a keen eye to create a vivid portrait of youth from the Czech New Wave. First prize winner at the Locarno Film Festival. "A timeless comedy" (Newsweek). Czech with English subtitles.  85 minutes.