On 17 November, CAMP Praha commemorates the role of students during the Velvet Revolution. The audiovisual production Soundtrack of Prague: Svoboda highlights student resistance and links historical footage with aerial views of the city.
The energy and inner drive of students played a decisive role during the Velvet Revolution. It was they who mobilised society, spread information, and significantly contributed to making the events of November 1989 known throughout Czechoslovakia.
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the struggle for freedom and democracy, filmmaker Pierre Urban presents an audiovisual essay production at CAMP Praha on 17 November, impressively reconstructing the events in the city centre. The work combines contemporary footage with rare historical recordings, including photographs and aerial shots of Prague. Urban assembled the piece in 2024 from extensive archival material – after weeks of research, he consciously decided to focus on students and young people who, not only in November 1989 but also at other times in history, stood up for justice, democracy, and freedom.
The projection lasts 25 minutes and will be shown on a continuous loop throughout the day. The venue is the Černý Hall; the exhibition Praha zítra? Propojené město will remain closed on this day.
The music is provided by the duo ba:zel (Daniel Vlček & Ewelina Vlček-Chiu). The production is supported by ČEPS and the Prague City Council, with partners including Česká televize, the IPR Praha Archive, Krátký film Praha, and FAMU. The project was realised in collaboration with GOODGOOD and Prague Sounds.
Soundtrack of Prague: Svoboda
17.11.2025 | 09.00—21.00
CAMP Praha | Černý sál
Vyšehradská 51, Praha 2
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