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Wed, Sep 26, 2018
4:30 pm

Modern Languages Film Series: film 2: The Spirit of the Beehive

El Espiritu de la colmena [The Spirit of the Beehive] (Spain, Victor Erice, 1973). Made during Franco’s dictatorship, this film follows the inner life and outer circumstances of six-year-old Ana. Her world is infused with the devastation of the brutal Spanish civil war, while her imaginary life is saturated with images of the 1931 movie Frankenstein. The horrible but misunderstood monster becomes a powerful metaphor for Spain’s lost innocence. (In Spanish with English subtitles)


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Wed, Sep 12, 2018
4:30 pm

Modern Languages Film 1: The 400 Blows (François Truffaut)

Les Quatre cents coups [The 400 Blows] (France, François Truffaut, 1959). A film that defines both the French New Wave and the representation of childhood in cinema. Truffaut’s debut film is a tough, honest and sympathetic portrayal of a 12-year-old wild child, who gets into all kinds of trouble while navigating the choppy waters of neglectful parents, disciplinary teachers, intense friendships, and the universal challenges of growing up. Truffaut’s artful pacing and artistic construction make this film a must-see. (In French with English subtitles).


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