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29TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES (IFS)
Spring Films:
Music & Liberation
Classic. Contemporary. International.
Dear <<First Name>>,
We're excited to announce the lineup of international films for Spring 2018. This semester, the series will explore topics related to music and liberation, including the role of music in social movements, portraits of music icons, and music as refuge, expression of identity and empowerment. These films represent a range of genres, including biopics, documentaries, comedy, and animation.
So, start marking your calendars and make your plans to attend.
See you soon!
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Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Dirs. Catherine Bainbridge & Alfonso Maiorana, Canada, 2017, 103 min.
The untold stories and influence of Indigenous musicians including Link Wray, Redbone, and Buffy St. Marie, are explored in this documentary, which reveals how Native American music... (read more)
January 26 & 28
Friday afternoon introduction and post-film discussion led by Monika Siebert, Professor of English.
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Violeta Went to Heaven
Dir. Andrés Wood, Chile/Argentina/Brazil, 2011, 110 min.
A poignant biopic of the celebrated Chilean singer and folklorist Violeta Parra, exploring her intensity, struggles, and contradictions. Parra’s life is recounted through... (read more)
February 2 & 4
Friday afternoon introduction and post-film discussion led by Jenny Pribble, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies and Ernesto Semán, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies.
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13TH ANNUAL
ChinaFest Film Weekend
An annual Richmond tradition that seeks to promote better understanding between the people of the United States and China, ChinaFest Film Weekend features a lineup of classic and contemporary Chinese film titles screened with English subtitles at the University of Richmond—curated by faculty members Jessica Chan and Gengsong Gao.
February 9-11
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The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Dir. Morgan Neville, US, 2015, 96 min.
The Silk Road Ensemble, a collective of musicians assembled by acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, exemplify music’s ability to blur geographical boundaries, blend disparate cultures, and... (read more)
February 16 & 18
Friday afternoon introduction and post-film discussion led by Shannon Hooker, Assistant Director of the Modlin Center for the Arts.
Presented in conjunction with One Book, One Richmond and its 2017-18 campus-wide reading selection The Faithful Scribe by Dr. Shahan Mufti.
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Chavela
Dir. Roberto Rossellini, Germany/Italy, 1948, 73 min.
Dirs. Catherine Gund & Daresha Kyi, USA/Mexico/Spain, 2017, 93 min.
An evocative documentary chronicling the life of the iconoclastic musician Chavela Vargas, who gained notoriety both for her unique voice and her... (read more)
February 23 & 25
Friday afternoon introduction and post-film discussion led by Claudia Ferman, Associate Professor of Latin American Studies and Film Studies.
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The Threepenny Opera
G.W. Pabst, Germany, 1931, 110 min.
Set in the impoverished back alleys of Victorian London, underworld antihero Mackie Messer (a.k.a. Mack the Knife) tries to woo Polly Peachum and elude... (read more)
March 23 & 25
Friday afternoon introduction and post-film discussion led by Caroline Weist, Assistant Professor of German Studies.
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Chico and Rita
Dirs. Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal, & Tono Errando, Spain/UK, 2011, 94 min.
Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and desire unite them as they chase... (read more)
April 6 & 8
Friday afternoon introduction and post-film discussion led by Mike Davison, Professor of Music and visiting artist/composer Daniel Guzmán Loyzaga.
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The Sound of Noise
Dirs. Ola Simonsson, Johannes & Stjärne Nilsson, Sweden/France, 2010, 102 min.
Detective Amadeus Warnebring was born into a family with a long history of famous musicians. Ironically, he hates music. When a band of outlaw percussionists... (read more)
April 13 & 15
Friday afternoon introduction and post-film discussion led by Abigail Cheever, Associate Professor of English and Film Studies.
Co-sponsored by University Museums and Sound Arts Richmond.
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About the Series
The IFS offers a program of films expertly curated by University of Richmond faculty with a mission to spark conversation and build bridges through meaningful dialogue. We invite audiences to join moderated post-film discussions and share insight. Free and open to the public, all films are screened in their original language with English subtitles. Sponsored by University of Richmond International Education and the Boatwright Memorial Library’s Media Resource Center. Learn more:
www.richmond.edu/ifs
(804) 289-8836
Venue and Screenings
Unless otherwise noted, films are shown on Fridays at 3 and 7:30 p.m. and again on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at the Robins School of Business in Ukrop Auditorium at the University of Richmond:
1 Gateway Road
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Navigating Campus
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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