Cineforum: Vampires in La Havana!
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Dr. Ana M. Lopez-Aguilera, assistant professor of Spanish, will lead the Cineforum discussion on the political satire Vampiros en La Habana! (1985). Watch the movie in advance and meet to discuss cinema as a tool to denounce political oppression and imperialism from the point of view of the oppressed. You can attend in person or online via zoom (ID 928 0254 1495).
Location
Room 100 in Bridgeman Hall
Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Fees/Admission
Free to attend
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Contact Information
Dr. Ana M. Lopez-Aguilera,
Assistant Professor of Spanish and Chair,
Department of Languages and Indigenous Studies at
Bemidji State University
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Description
Note: As in any communicative act, humor is determined by the cultural and historical context; some scenes and expressions in the movie may be considered offensive by some audiences; the same scenes and expressions may be considered hilarious and thought-provoking by other audiences. The Department of Languages and Indigenous Studies in collaboration with the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion present a series of free events to commemorate Hispanic/Latino Heritage at BSU this September. This year’s theme is War, Revolution, and Peace. Our goal is to better understand current conflicts by looking at the conflictive relationship between the US and Cuba. We aim to spark self-reflection and constructive conversation around questions of geopolitics and its consequences on people's everyday life.
