Tomorrow evening is the first screening in the film series I am programming through The Storefront for Art and Architecture
in conjunction with Anthology Film Archives.
O Morro (the hill): issues in representation of the favela.
O Morro (the hill) is a monthly series created to raise questions regarding representation of the favela in Brazilian film and architecture.
Is film and architecture’s fascination with the favela helpful, or does it ultimately result in repeating forms of exploitation and prejudice?
The series will feature a small publication, panelists and discussions following the films.
The first screening is this Tuesday, October 23 at 730 pm at Anthology Film Archives.
CINCO VEZES FAVELA (FAVELA FIVE TIMES, 1961)
Directors: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Leon Hirszman, Miguel Borges, Carlos Diegues e Marcos Farias, 1962, Brasil
92 minutes, English subtitles
Its five episodes, directed by many of the strongest figures in Brazilian cinema, were produced by the Centers for Popular Culture of the National Students’ Union, who’s mission was to create links with and within the working class.
Anthology Film Archives
32 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(212) 505-5181
http://www.anthologyfilmarchives.org/
http://www.storefrontnews.org
The screening will begin on time, with a discussion to follow at Anthology Film Archives.
Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you there.
