Global Film Series
The Global Film Series at NC State is a collaborative initiative to bring a variety of international films to campus. These films provide a venue for faculty, staff, and students to share their global experiences and expertise with a wider campus and community audience. All films feature an academic introduction..
The Global Film Series is presented by the Office of Global Engagement and NC State University Libraries. All films are free and open to the community.
The Blue Caftan
Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:30pm to 8:35pm
Witherspoon Student Center
About This Event
In this gently observed Moroccan drama, the secret of a master tailor’s homosexuality is woven into his marriage with his ailing wife. Their relationship is challenged by the arrival of a handsome new apprentice. The film, directed by Maryam Touzani, was submitted as Morocco’s official entry for the 2022 Oscars. The film will be introduced by Dr. Elizabeth Saylor, Assistant Professor of Arabic at NC State.
The Global Film Series is a partnership of NC State University Libraries and NC State Global.
Not rated. In Arabic, with subtitles. Running time: 2 hours 2 minutes.
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Global Film Series—Carving the Divine (Japan)
Thursday, October 17, 2024
6:30pm to 8:10pm
Witherspoon Student Center
About This Event
This documentary offers a rare and intimate look into the life and artistic process of modern-day Busshi – practitioners of a 1400-year lineage of Buddhist woodcarving. The film gives a glimpse into guild culture unlike anything existing today in the West: from the growing pains of a novice apprentice to the entire guild working together as one body to create breathtaking works of art to the monkish practice of the famed Grand Master Saito himself, alone on his quest to “leave nothing but great works behind.” Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles.
The Global Film series is a partnership between the NC State University Libraries and NC State Global. This film is made possible by the NC Japan Center. Before the screening, Professor Levi McLaughlin of NC State’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will introduce the film.
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Brief Tender Light
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Witherspoon Student Center Campus Theater, 2810 Cates Ave Raleigh, NC 27695
About This Event
In celebration of International Education Week, join us for this thought-provoking and uplifting documentary. At America’s elite MIT, a Ghanaian alum follows four African students as they strive to become agents of change for their home countries Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Over an intimate, nearly decade-long journey spanning two continents, all must decide how much of America to absorb, how much of Africa to hold on to, and how to reconcile teenage ideals with the truths they discover about the world and themselves. Directed by Arthur Musah. Language, English; runtime 1 hour, 33 minutes.
The Global Film Series is a collaboration between the NC State University Libraries and NC State Global.
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Admission
Free and open to the public.
Accessibility
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Marian Fragola at marian_fragola@ncsu.edu or 919-513-3481 to arrange services. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Additional Questions?
Do you have a question about the Global Film Series? Are you interested in sponsoring a film or getting involved in the Global Film Series? Contact the Office of Global Engagement at ncstateglobal@ncsu.edu.