One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest — Rooftop Screening

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a cult favorite among rebels around the world. This low-budget masterpiece by Czech émigré Miloš Forman cemented the iconic images of the defiant hero and the system’s villain. It reshaped American cinema, became a landmark of the New Hollywood era, and — unexpectedly — swept the Oscars.

What made the film so groundbreaking, and why does it still resonate today? We’ll explore these questions in a short lecture by a film expert before the screening. And what better setting than a rooftop in the heart of the city — a perfect match for the film’s free-spirited nature.