Winter 2011 Global Cinema Series

A look at the best of the international cinema circuit, featuring an introduction and facilitated discussion by selected members of the Faculty of Arts.

Presented by the Faculty of Arts and the Division of Lifelong Learning.

All films, 7 pm, at the Inco Innovation Centre theatre (IIC 2001)

$8 per film or 5 for $39.

Schedule

		February 2 Bananas!* (Sweden 2009) Juan "Accidentes" Dominguez is on his biggest case ever. On behalf of twelve Nicaraguan banana workers he is tackling Dole Food in a ground-breaking legal battle for their use of a banned pesticide that was known by the company to cause sterility. Director: Fredrik Gertten Facilitator: Bart Simpson (Communications Studies)

		February 16 Broken Embraces (Spain 2009) Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie. Director: Pedro Almodovar Facilitator: Jenina MacGillivray (Philosophy)

		March 2 The Baader Meinhoff Complex (Germany 2008) A look at Germany's terrorist group, The Red Army Faction (RAF), which organized bombings, robberies, kidnappings and assassinations in the late 1960s and 1970s. Director: Uli Edel Facilitator: John Buffinga (German/Russian)

		March 16 The Wind that Shakes the Barley (Ireland 2006) A sympathetic look at Republicans in early 20th century Ireland, and two brothers who are torn apart by anti-Brit rebellion. Director: Ken Loach Facilitator: Gearoid O'Dunn (Irish Studies)

		March 30 Soul Kitchen (Greece 2009) In Hamburg, German-Greek chef Zinos unknowingly disturbs the peace in his locals-only restaurant by hiring a more talented chef. Director: Fatih Akin Facilitator: Maria Mayr (German/Russian and Communication Studies)