The Slavic and East European Film Series at Columbia University presents:
FROM THE EAST
Tuesday, September 30, 2014, 8:10 PM
Columbia University
963 Schermerhorn Hall (Extension)
This experimental documentary is a compendium of striking images of Eastern Europe and its citizens in transition, following the collapse of the so-called Cold War. Places as diverse as Baltic beaches, and Moscow’s snow-covered streets vie for attention along with the citizens of these places as they wait in lines, march in military formation, or stand idle in the waiting rooms of train stations. There is no narration, and no clear point (except the idea of transitions) is indicated by the beautifully chosen, enigmatic imagery. Indeed, there is not even much musical accompaniment. Fans of director Chantal Akerman’s aggressively “non-commercial” work are likelier to find this film more appealing than the average viewer will. (Clarke Fountain, Rovi)
Free and open to the public. There will be pizza! All films are shown with English subtitles.
