Landmark Arts in the Texas Tech University School of Art, in collaboration with Texas Tech International Film Series, presents Voices of Israel Film Series. The three films in the series showcase the creativity and diversity of Israeli cinema.
The series kicks off with the screening of Ari Folman’s Waltz with Bashir on March 29, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Subsequent films include Rama Burshtein’s Fill the Void and Joseph Cedar’s Footnote. These latter two films will be presented on the Texas Tech campus in English lecture hall 01 at 7:00 pm. Each of the screenings will include a guest speaker, with an introduction before each film and a short Q&A following. All films are free (Texas Tech ID required at Alamo Drafthouse).
These very different films showcase the power of narrative, memory, relationships, and the art of film. The series presents a unique opportunity to explore our world and common humanity, promoting diversity and inspiration for students and the public alike.
Waltz With Bashir - Israel/International Co-Production 2008
Dir. Ari Folman, Rated R, 90 minutes
Guest Speaker: Rob Weiner , associate librarian, TTU Libraries
March 29, 2015 - 7:00 pm, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (120 West Loop) Texas Tech ID required.
Waltz With Bashir is a unique film that pulls viewers into the complicated politics and emotions of memory and war. Following director and star Ari Folman on his journey to remembrance we see the very nature of memory and the need to never forget.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J9uoLMhMhs
Fill the Void – Israel 2012
Dir. Rama Burshtein, Rated PG, 90 minutes
Guest Speaker: Kimberly L. Jones, Fine Arts Doctoral Program-Art
April 7, 2015 – 7:00 pm, Texas Tech University English Rm 001
Fill the Void follows Shira, a young woman living in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, as she navigates the pain of losing a sister and the road to marriage in this heartfelt story of human emotions and relationships.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AmxrfaqI5A
Footnote – Israel 2011
Dir. Joseph Cedar, Rated PG, 103 minutes
Guest Speaker: Dr. Kristi Humphreys, assistant professor of Critical Studies and Artistic Practice
April 14, 2015 – 7:00 pm, Texas Tech University English Lecture Hall 01
Footnote tells the tale of a father and son rivalry – the son, a prodigy of his field and the father, a pillar of traditional research as they grapple with a major mix-up that reveals more than research methods in this innovative story of family and bitter competition.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hax61JTWKrU
Voices of Israel Film Series is curated by Kimberly L. Jones, Fine Arts Doctoral student in the School of Art and presented by Landmark Arts in collaboration with the Texas Tech International Film Series. Exhibitions and other programs presented by School of Art are funded in part by a generous grant from the Helen Jones Foundation, with additional support from Cultural Activities Fees administered through the College of Visual & Performing Arts.
