Finding a Father, Discovering a Legend - Karel Hašler

Director Josef Lustig presented the film The Immortal Balladeer of Prague at the Library of Congress in the Pickford Theater on October 10 at 12 noon. The documentary follows Thomas Hasler in his pursuit to discover more about his father—Karel Hašler, a renowned Czech songwriter, actor, and theater director who was killed in the Mauthausen concentration camp. Following the screening, Thomas Hasler spoke about his journey in uncovering aspects of a father he never knew but whose songs remain at  the heart of the Czech nation. Deputy Chief of Mission Jaroslav Zajíček and Cultural Counselor Barbara Karpetová performed Karel Hašler's famous song The Old Castle Stairs at the event.