In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present:
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano (2023)
On August 4th, 2020, the catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut left a large part of the Lebanese capital in ruins. In the midst of the chaos, a troubled film crew faces an overwhelming decision: to continue the production of their movie or abandon it? As they face the aftermath of the catastrophe, they are torn between their firm belief in the transformative power of cinema and a deep sense of cynicism about its ability to effect change in a nation plagued by economic turmoil and societal collapse. Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano chronicles their struggles and highlights the crew’s resilience as they strive to find meaning and purpose in their work amidst the devastation.
Language: Arabic with English subtitles
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEHXvEj7a7g&t=105s
Date: Thursday, October 9
Place: Carnegie 10
Time: 6 to 8 pm
We hope to see you there!