(KONKURS, Czechoslovakia 1963, 77 min., Czech/subtitles)

then at 8:30 p.m. Black Peter

(CV ERN¯ PETER, Czechoslovakia 1964, 85 min., Czech/subtitles)

Part documentary and part fiction, Audition is a humorous exploration of different kinds of show business competitions that reveals the motivations of the talented—and not-so-talented—participants. An empathetic look at alienated Czech youth, Black Peter depicts the miserable title character at his grocery store job. Employing non-professional actors and a loose, handheld camera, Forman exhibits the innovative qualities that predict his future successes. Two films for one admission price.