International films can offer a peek into different worlds and lifestyles. The Wexner Center is offering a chance to vicariously experience life in the New Czech Republic through the presentation of a series of films in new Czech cinema.”We decided to bring these films to Ohio State because Czechoslovakia always seemed to possess a spirit of creativity and independence even during a repressive regime,” said David Filipi, associative curator for Wexner center film and video.This is the first time these films have been available as a group. Before playing at OSU, they were shown at the Czech Embassy in Washington, D.C.”Stefan Uhrik, who was an Ohio Council ArtsLink Fellow, brought these films to our attention,” Filipi said. He was a programmer for the Karloyvary Film Festival in the Czech Republic and these films were nationally recognized there, Filipi said.The series began on Nov. 5 with “Those Wonderful Years That Sucked.” This film delves into the lives of a Czech family and their quest to overcome problems. They are against the communist regime but do not want to openly display their dissent for fear of repercussion.Tonight, the second installment in this series, “Happy End” and “Dead Beetle,” will be shown at 7 p.m.”Happy End,” is a pseudo-documentary about a rock band and how they are artificially put together. “Happy End,” provides an in-depth look at the music industry by focusing on the band’s conflicts with its record company and its quest to become a real band.”Dead Beetle,” is a glimpse of what life is like in Prague for young people today. The main characters are an aspiring actor and his girlfriend. “Deed Beetle,” looks at the controversies they encounter on his journey to find fame and fortune.”I think it’s great that Ohio State is showing these movies,” said Aimee Rockhold, a senior majoring in human resources. “I saw Kolya and it really sparked my interest in Czech movies,” Rockhold said.The last installments of this series will be shown on Nov. 18 and 20. The featured films include “The Way Through the Bleak Woods,” “A Forgotten Light,” “Indian Summer,” and “Razor Blades.” All shows start at 7 p.m. in the Film/Video Theater.