Ancient tragedy goes bossa nova…

Our “Science. Art. Film.” screening & discussion of “Black Orpheus” on 27 March, 6pm, Arc Cinema, explored important questions around culture and representation, with its complex intersection of a French/Italian/Brazilian co-production, set amongst the Afro-Brazilian community and based on an ancient Greek myth. How does art shape society and culture, particularly in relation to the complexities of racial identities? How does this dynamic interaction manifest itself and change over time?
Thanks to our wonderful speakers – Dr Karo Moret-Miranda, Dr Tatiana Bur and Rita Agha, our super engaged audience and the ANU African Studies Network – for a marvellous film night & discussion at the Arc Cinema of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia!

Science, art and film are among the most powerful cultural institutions we have developed to understand, shape and envision our world. Screening monthly for free at Arc Cinema, SCIENCE. ART. FILM. is a series that uncovers wacky, weird and wonderful facets of science and art in films. Films are screened in discussion with artists and Australian National University (ANU) scholars from different disciplines. 

Moderator: Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens