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Visual Voyages: The Unique Aesthetics of International Film   

We'll examine how cultural perspectives, artistic traditions, and historical contexts influence the look and feel of a film, revealing the rich tapestry of global visual storytelling and enhancing our appreciation for the sheer beauty and expressive power of international cinema.

LECTURES:

In a Better World – Denmark, 2010: In a richly humanistic story dealing with relevant issues, two Danish boys, whose families are worlds apart in their circumstances, come together in a violent situation, while one of their fathers grapples with the impact of global violence in a world thousands of miles away. 119 min.

Utama – Bolivia, 2022: With breathtaking cinematography and naturalistic performances, Utama touchingly captures love and tradition in times of climate change. 87 min.

Vermiglio – Italy, 2024: 1944, Vermiglio, Italy, a remote mountain village. The arrival of Pietro, a deserter, into the family of the local teacher, and his love for the teacher's eldest daughter, will change the course of everyone's life. 119 min.

Margarete Queen of the North – Scandanavia, 2021: 1402. Queen Margrete is ruling Sweden, Norway, and Denmark through her adopted son, Erik. But a conspiracy is in the making and Margrete finds herself in an impossible dilemma that could shatter her life's work: the Kalmar Union. (120 Min.)

 

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.
Visual Voyages: The Unique Aesthetics of International Film | Boca Raton Campus | Instructor: Shelly Isaacs
3/16/2026
  • Visual Voyages: The Unique Aesthetics of International Film
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
    Member: $64.00
    Non-Member: $80.00
    Price at the Door: 30
    Date: 3/16/2026 - 4/6/2026
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
    Instructor: Shelly Isaacs

    We'll examine how cultural perspectives, artistic traditions, and historical contexts influence the look and feel of a film, revealing the rich tapestry of global visual storytelling and enhancing our appreciation for the sheer beauty and expressive power of international cinema.

    LECTURES:

    In a Better World – Denmark, 2010: In a richly humanistic story dealing with relevant issues, two Danish boys, whose families are worlds apart in their circumstances, come together in a violent situation, while one of their fathers grapples with the impact of global violence in a world thousands of miles away. 119 min.

    Utama – Bolivia, 2022: With breathtaking cinematography and naturalistic performances, Utama touchingly captures love and tradition in times of climate change. 87 min.

    Vermiglio – Italy, 2024: 1944, Vermiglio, Italy, a remote mountain village. The arrival of Pietro, a deserter, into the family of the local teacher, and his love for the teacher's eldest daughter, will change the course of everyone's life. 119 min.

    Margarete Queen of the North – Scandanavia, 2021: 1402. Queen Margrete is ruling Sweden, Norway, and Denmark through her adopted son, Erik. But a conspiracy is in the making and Margrete finds herself in an impossible dilemma that could shatter her life's work: the Kalmar Union. (120 Min.)

     

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.

    Explore how visual language, cultural heritage, and historical context shape the look and feel of global cinema. These films invite us to see through new eyes and experience storytelling that is as beautiful as it is profound.

    LECTURES: 4.

    1. In a Better World – Denmark, 2010: Two Danish boys from very different families find themselves in a violent situation. Their actions ripple across continents, where one father grapples with global conflict and personal morality. Running time: 119 min

    2. Utama – Bolivia, 2022: Against the stark beauty of Bolivia’s highlands, an elderly couple confronts climate change and cultural erosion. With stunning cinematography, Utama is a quiet meditation on love, tradition, and survival. Running time: 87 min

    3. Vermiglio – Italy, 2024: Set in 1944 in a remote mountain village, a deserter’s arrival stirs up family tensions and forbidden love, altering the course of lives in this poignant wartime tale. Running time: 119 min

    4. Caught by the Tides – China, 2025: A lyrical story of one woman’s quiet rebellion and personal reflection, expressed through music and movement as she lives through China’s “Belle Époque.” Running time: TBD
 

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