International Lens Film Series
Snowpiercer
Tuesday, January 27, 7:30pm, Sarratt Cinema
Presented by: Haerin Shin, Assistant Professor of English.
South Korea, Czech Republic, USA, France (2013) Dir: Joon-ho Bong. In this sci-fi epic from director of The Host and Mother, a failed global-warming experiment kills off most life on the planet. The final survivors board the SNOWPIERCER, a train that travels around the globe via a perpetual-motion engine. When cryptic messages incite the passengers to revolt, the train thrusts full-throttle towards disaster. English, Korean, Japanese, and French with English subtitles. Blu-Ray. 126 mins. Partially funded by both the Department of Cinema and Media Arts and the Program in Asian Studies.
Tough Cookies
Wednesday, January 28, 7:30pm, Sarratt Cinema
Presented by: Laura Carpenter, Associate Professor of Sociology and Dr. Christy Halbert, U.S. Olympic Boxing Coach.
Austria/USA (2014) Dir: Ruth Kaaserer. Boxingis a brutal sport. A man-s world. Is there a difference when women box? This documentary shows three women who live on the edge of society, making a living from odd jobs. As boxers, they do something that is considered male par excellence: being aggressive. Always on the lookout for a challenge - in the ring and in life - it-s a daily struggle and a soul search. English. Blu-Ray. 80 mins.
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