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28th Annual International Film Series
September Screenings
Classic. Contemporary. International.
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September is here at last, and so, too, is the start of the Fall 2016 series. This month, we feature four weekends of acclaimed films, including the annual African Film Weekend--see the lineup below.
We look forward to hosting you at one of our upcoming screenings and post-film discussions.
See you soon!
Fridays at 3 & 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
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Camille Claudel
(Dir. Bruno Nuytten, France, 1988)
Described as a “revolt against nature: a woman genius,” Camille Claudel began her career as a sculptor in 19th century France, as an apprentice to the legendary Auguste Rodin, and became... (read more and view trailer)
September 9 & 11
Friday afternoon introduction and discussion led by Dr. Sara Pappas, Associate Professor of French and Visual Studies.
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12th Annual
African Film Weekend
Africa: The Preservation of the Planet and Its Cultures
This annual weekend of contemporary film features many of the most highly-acclaimed movies coming out of Africa today. A two-day festival, African Film Weekend features a mix of short and full-length feature films curated by Dr. Kasongo Kapanga of the University of Richmond and Dr. N. Frank Ukadike of Tulane University.
September 16-17
View the screening schedule online.
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Rebels of the Neon God
(Dir. Tsai Ming-liang, Taiwan, 1992)
Defiant like the god, Nezha— Hsiao-kang abandons school for the streets of Taipei. He crosses paths with petty thief, Ah-tze, who senselessly... (read more and view trailer)
September 23 & 25
Friday afternoon introduction and discussion led by Dr. Jane Geaney, Professor of Religious Studies.
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Alice in the Cities
(Dir. Wim Wenders, West Germany, 1974)
In the first of Wenders’ road movie trilogy, Philip finds himself returning to Germany from the U.S. after failing to meet a story deadline. En route, he meets Lisa and her daughter Alice. Tied up with business, Lisa convinces Philip to... (read more and view trailer)
September 30 & October 2
Friday afternoon introduction and discussion led by Dr. Olivier Delers, Associate Professor of French.
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About the Series
The International Film Series offers Richmond audiences access to expert-curated, contemporary and classic international films uniquely paired with commentary and audience discussion. Free and open to the public, all films are screened in their original language with English subtitles. Friday afternoon screenings feature faculty-led introductions and post-film discussion. More information is available via:
The Internet: www.richmond.edu/ifs
Telephone: (804) 289-8860
Venue and Screenings
Unless otherwise noted on the International Film Series webpage, via email or other special announcement, films are shown on Fridays at 3 and 7:30 p.m. and again on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. in Queally Hall’s Ukrop Auditorium at the University of Richmond:
1 Gateway Road
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Getting to Campus
Ukrop Auditorium, the primary venue of the series, is located in Queally Hall at the University of Richmond. Campus maps and parking maps are available online. A limited number of visitor parking spaces are available in lot R10, adjacent to the auditorium. Visitors can also obtain a guest parking pass by calling (804) 289-8703, emailing the parking office, or by going online.
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The International Film Series is sponsored by the University of Richmond Office of International Education and Boatwright Memorial Library’s Media Resource Center. Films are curated and programmed by the International Film Series Committee:
Kathrin Bower, Jessica Chan, Abigail Cheever, Molly Fair, Claudia Ferman, Peter Lurie,
Francoise Ravaux-Kirkpatrick, and Michael Warchol.
International Film Series Media Sponsor:
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