Two new classes open this Monday, Nov. 16, and they're both exceptional. If you haven't experienced Facets Film School, you don't know what you're missing. This isn't your typical film school--no tests, just great lectures and in-depth discussions led by some of Chicago's finest instructors!
Fall Session 2 includes...
LES NOUVELLE EGOTISTESMondays, Nov. 16 - Dec. 21
7-10 pm
Instructor Ronit Bezalel examines the work of Les Nouvelles Egotistes, an informal group of documentary filmmakers who place themselves squarely into their films. Films screened include Kurt and Courtney (Nick Broomfield, 1998), Roger and Me (Michael Moore, 1989), Manufacturing Dissent (Rick Caine & Debbie Melnyk, 2007), Super Size Me (Morgan Spurlock, 2004), Louis and Michael (Louis Theroux, 2003) and Parallel Lines (Nina Davenport, 2004).
AFRICAN CINEMA:MYTH, MAGIC AND RESISTANCE
Thursdays, Nov. 19 & Dec. 3-17;
Tuesday, Dec. 29; Wednesday, Dec. 30
7-10pm
Instructor Kristen Barnes explores the rich cultural landscape of Africa by reviewing groundbreaking works that have been instrumental in defining African cinema. Films screened include Touki Bouki (Djibril Diop Mambety, 1973), Yeelen (Souleymane Cisse, 1987), Camp de Thiaroye (Ousmane Sembene & Thierno Faty Sow, 1987), Hyenas (Djibril Diop Mambety, 1992) and Moolaadé (Ousmane Sembene, 2004).
*Note: Classes will not be held on November 26 or December 24.
For full course descriptions, instructor bios and more, visit Facets Film School online here.
Enroll online here or sign-up at Facets before class begins!
Space is limited. Enroll now to guarantee yourself a seat!
Facets Patron Circle Members get priority and an additional $45 OFF the regular class price of $125. For membership information, click here.
For additional info, call 773-281-9075 or visit Facets.org.
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