David R. Maciel, professor emeritus, University of New Mexico and professor and division head, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte will lecture on Mexico's current and profound crises that have been captured vividly by its filmmakers. In the last years, Mexican films and documentaries have addressed issues, such as political corruption, the lost of legitimacy, failed political institutions, organized crime, internal and international migration, among others.
Many of these films, particularly La Jaula de Oro have received universal acclaim and have been the recipients of innumerable awards. And importantly, with Mexican directors receiving the last two Oscar awards for Best Directors, the film community in Mexico has become a major player in the political debate, an opposition force to existing political order. Maciel?s talk will focus upon these two principal issues: the films themselves and the new role that filmmakers as public opinion leaders in Mexico.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Deutz Room
Institute of the Americas
University of California at San Diego
10111 North Torrey Pines Road
San Diego, CA 92093
Monday, April 20 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 534-2657
Many of these films, particularly La Jaula de Oro have received universal acclaim and have been the recipients of innumerable awards. And importantly, with Mexican directors receiving the last two Oscar awards for Best Directors, the film community in Mexico has become a major player in the political debate, an opposition force to existing political order. Maciel?s talk will focus upon these two principal issues: the films themselves and the new role that filmmakers as public opinion leaders in Mexico.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Deutz Room
Institute of the Americas
University of California at San Diego
10111 North Torrey Pines Road
San Diego, CA 92093
Monday, April 20 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 534-2657
