Low Level Flight (12)
Director: Jan Sikl, 2006, Czech Republic, 52min
Venue: Barbican Centre Screen 2
Part of A Conversation in Europe at LIDF with the Barbican.
A family’s memory of itself, constructed using film footage shot by family members.
In 1960, Vaclav is an ace fighter pilot in the Czechoslovak army. His wife Tána is captivated by him and tolerates his demanding work, even accompanying him to the Soviet Union for training seminars.
Gradually, over the years, Vaclav’s drinking gets out of control. The couple grow apart, the marriage begins to disintegrate.
This film is part of the ‘Private Century’ series, a programme of films based on the forensic examination of family film archives.
Followed by Q&A with director Jan Sikl
This screening is supported by the Czech Institute 
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