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Worlds in Motion: A Journey Through Contemporary International Cinema   

In this session, as we continue our exploration of world cinema, we’ll encounter a diverse range of voices and stories from across the globe.

"Shelly Isaacs truly brings the magic of movies to life. I’ve been seeing films with his various programs for almost ten years now and always look forward to a new semester of film"- OLLI Patron

LECTURES:

1. "Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara" - Italy, 2023: Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, who in 1858, after being secretly baptized, was forcibly taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents' struggle to free their son became part of a larger political battle that pitted the papacy against forces of democracy and Italian unification. Running time 2hr 14min.

2. "All Your Faces" - France, 2023: Restorative justice programs offer a safe space for dialogue between offenders and victims -- supported by professionals and volunteers. In this emotional and difficult journey, they must overcome resentment to find solace and forgiveness. And perhaps, at the end of the road, some of them might even find healing. Running time 118 min.

3. "Monster" - Japan, 2023: When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his mother feels that there is something wrong. Discovering that a teacher is responsible, she storms into the school, demanding to know what's going on. But as the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher, and child, the truth gradually emerges. Running time 2hr 7min.

4. "La Chimera" - Italy, 2024: Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these characters unfold, all in search of the Chimera.  Running time 2 hr 13m.

Weekly titles subject to change.

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.
 
  • Worlds in Motion: A Journey Through Contemporary International Cinema
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $60.00
        Non-Member: $80.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 1/27/2025 - 2/17/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditori
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Shelly Isaacs

    In this session, as we continue our exploration of world cinema, we’ll encounter a diverse range of voices and stories from across the globe.

    "Shelly Isaacs truly brings the magic of movies to life. I’ve been seeing films with his various programs for almost ten years now and always look forward to a new semester of film"- OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    1. "Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara" - Italy, 2023: Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, who in 1858, after being secretly baptized, was forcibly taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents' struggle to free their son became part of a larger political battle that pitted the papacy against forces of democracy and Italian unification. Running time 2hr 14min.

    2. "All Your Faces" - France, 2023: Restorative justice programs offer a safe space for dialogue between offenders and victims -- supported by professionals and volunteers. In this emotional and difficult journey, they must overcome resentment to find solace and forgiveness. And perhaps, at the end of the road, some of them might even find healing. Running time 118 min.

    3. "Monster" - Japan, 2023: When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his mother feels that there is something wrong. Discovering that a teacher is responsible, she storms into the school, demanding to know what's going on. But as the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher, and child, the truth gradually emerges. Running time 2hr 7min.

    4. "La Chimera" - Italy, 2024: Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these characters unfold, all in search of the Chimera.  Running time 2 hr 13m.

    Weekly titles subject to change.

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

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