International Lens
International Lens, a film series with a global perspective, uses film screenings as a forum to promote conversation among 国产传媒-聙聶s diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. International Lens strives to transcend geographic, ethnic, religious, linguistic, and political boundaries by facilitating conversation and greater cross-cultural understanding through cinema. The series is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of students and academic departments, centers, and programs.
Admission is FREE.
All films are open to the public. All films in Sarrett Cinema at 7:30 p.m, unless otherwise noted.
For parking maps and additional information visit 聽 or call 322-6400.
Jos脙漏 and PilarWednesday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Sarratt Cinema
The film follows Jos脙漏 Saramago, the Nobel-laureate Portuguese novelist, and his wife, Pilar del Rio. It shows their whirlwind life of international travel, his passion for completing his masterpiece, 聽The Elephant-聙聶s Journey, and how their love quietly sustains them. It unravels any preconceived notions about him, and proves that genius and simplicity are indeed compatible. A glimpse into the life of one of the greatest creators of the 20th century.
Spanish and Portuguese with English subtitles. Unrated. 117 min. DVD.
Poachers
Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Sarratt Cinema
In this complex drama, a drifter brings his new girlfriend home for a visit. The girl-聙聶s real flame is an escaped convict, who looks her up, but before she can leave with her lover, the drifter-聙聶s mother kills her. Even though the mother had an incestuous relationship with her son, the son is determined to kill his mother, believing that she killed his one true love. Grim and haunting, it is one of the best representations of the Spanish golden age of cinema.