Thinking Space in Cinema and Literature – International Colloquium

La Maison Française (NYU) 16 Washington Mews, New York City

During this international colloquium, participants will be exploring the question of the relations between cinema and literature through the prism of space on the basis of three approaches: - The Geography of literary and cinematic creation examines the spatial context in which works are produced from a historical, social and cultural point of view; - Geocriticism explores spatial narratives as the result of perception and the substance…

Delectable Venice

Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò (NYU) 24 West 12th Street, New York City

Desiring and Encountering La Serenissima Through Cuisine and Cinema This event is organized and presented by Save Venice. A lecture by Pellegrino D’Acierno Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature and Italian Studies, Hofstra University And Polo said: “Every time I describe a city I am saying something about Venice.” – Italo Calvino The talk, dedicated to learning from Venice, will…

Pre-“Falstaff” Evening

Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò (NYU) 24 West 12th Street, New York City

For Students and Young Adults Only! Opera to the People is a group open to students or other young present and future audience members in order to delve into the world and language of opera, with the objective of fostering a new generation of attentive opera-goers. The group meets to watch and listen to recordings of a particular opera that…

Czech Women Filmmakers in New York

Bohemian National Hall 321 E 73rd St., New York

A screening of award-winning short films made by three brilliant Czech women filmmakers living in New York City: Marie Dvoráková, Bára Jíchová Tyson and Zuzka Kurtz. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Limited seating. RSVP recommended. Suggested donation $5.00 MARIE DVORÁKOVÁ , director and writer, born in Jablonec nad Nisou, is a graduate of the…