Semana Santa in Seville

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:46:00 GMT

Semana Santa in Seville
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Semana Santa in Seville documents the Spanish city's annual celebration of Holy Week - a tradition that dates back more than five centuries. Lifelike images of Christ and the Virgin, and scenes of the Passion, are carried in procession through the city, escorted by long files of hooded penitents. Throngs of onlookers from all over the world gather to view the spectacle.

The program covers the history and art of the Semana Santa processions. Interviews with the participants and the people surrounding this fascinating ritual a priest, a penitent, a gypsy, a young girl donning her mantilla, a man who helps carry the heavy platforms, a sculptor, a saeta singer, and more, are juxtaposed with stunning images of baroque processions.

"Beautifully filmed, magnificently researched, and superbly narrated...It should definitely be an integral component in courses on Spanish culture and civilization."
— E. Michael Gerli, Professor of Spanish, Georgetown University

"An accurate representation of an ancient tradition. Full of power and beauty."
— Rafael Mazarrasa, President, Spain '92 Foundation

"An enlightening and visually satisfying exploration...of interest on several levels: as art and cultural history, folklore, and religion. Recommended for most collections."
— Video Librarian

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Tubabs In Africa

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:57:00 GMT

Tubabs In Africa
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In the Gambia, West Africa, locals have a name for foreigners; they call them "Tubabs" a term derived from "two bob", the standard fee British colonialists used to pay Gambians for odd jobs. In this film we follow a group of students from St. Mary's College in Maryland on a summerlong jaunt deep into the Gambia to study West African language and culture. The result is a story about a group of American teenagers traveling outside their comfort zones in search of adventure, knowledge, and self-discovery.

The filmmakers investigate issues surrounding modern-day colonialism, Westerner's relationship to developing countries, and the traditions of the Gambian people. The film serves as a meditation on that familiar topic, the study-abroad experience, and like any travel experience, the film is most entertaining when things go wrong. The bus breaks down, the students get lost, a mission goes awry, and the very moments that are the most awful at the time end up being the most memorable. Anyone who spent time overseas during college or high school will see a reminder of their travels and recall a bit of the Tubab in themselves.

Suitable for preparation for any fieldwork or travel abroad experience where the goal is to foster awareness and cross-cultural understanding. The film shows the timeless value of experiencing another culture first hand.

SELECTED SCREENINGS & AWARDS
The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival, Oregon, 2004
XII International Festival of Ethnographical Films, Italy, 2004

Georgetown Independent Film Festival, Washington, DC, 2003

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Semana Santa in Seville

Tubabs In Africa