International Lens
International Lens, a film series with a global perspective, uses film screenings as a forum to promote conversation among Vanderbilt-s diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. International Lens strives to transcend geographic, ethnic, religious, linguistic, and political boundaries by facilitating conversation and greater cross-cultural understanding through cinema. The series is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of students and academic departments, centers, and programs.
Admission is FREE.
All films are open to the public. All films in Sarrett Cinema at 7:30 p.m, unless otherwise noted.
For parking maps and additional information visit www.vanderbilt.edu/internationallens or call 322-6400.
Wednesday, March 12th
Presented by: Anand Taneja, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Film Studies
USA (2011) Dir. Negin Farsad and Dean Obeidallah. One might think that Islamaphobia would hardly be a laughing matter, but the filmmakers extract humor from the experience of being Muslim in Islamaphobic America.
English. 81 mins. Blu-ray. Co-sponsored by The Muslim Student Association.
As I Lay Dying
Thursday, March 13th
Presented by: Michael Kreyling, Gertrude Conway Vanderbilt Chair of English, Professor of English, and Professor of American Studies
USA (2013) Dir. James Franco. What would compel a Hollywood -heartthrob- to adapt for the screen and direct William Faulkner-s seminal novel, the narrative of which comprises the streams of consciousness of multiple characters? Are Franco-s efforts successful? Do those efforts provide fresh insight into the novel? Is As I Lay Dying (and all of Faulkner) more film than novel from the start?
English. Rated R. 110 mins. DVD.