May is outlaw month for the Latin American and Iberian Film Society (LAIFS)
It's round the world I've travelled;
it's round the world I've roamed;
but I've yet to see an outlaw drive a family from its home.
-Woody Guthrie
it's round the world I've roamed;
but I've yet to see an outlaw drive a family from its home.
-Woody Guthrie
The outlaw in many popular representations is the champion of the people. When the law only seems to favour the rich, the figure outside the law steps in to assert popular rights. In countries where the state has used the law for oppression, the popular hero who takes social justice into his or her own hands becomes increasingly attractive. This month we will be exploring the figure of the outlaw in Latin American and Iberian film and culture. Who are these men and women? What makes them so dangerous? How do they become the obsession of nations?
This week’s screening:http://i4.photobucket.com/
Wednesday the 6th of May at 6:00pm (note the change in time) in Arts 2, Room 519 (Level 5, 18 Symonds St, on the Corner of Symonds St and Grafton Rd). Please come along and bring a dollar membership fee if you wish to join the Society if you haven't already. For any questions or inqui- ries please write to Sarah (sste072@aucklanduni.ac.nz).
Lampião - 2006 Brazil (Documentary)
Documentary about the life, death and legacy of Lampião, the most famous leader of the Cangaço band of outlaws who were loved and hated through the Brazilian Northeast in the 1920s and 1930s.
Running time 60 minutes
Hope to see you there!
Sarah
Hey guys,
ReplyDeleteJust wondering if anyone is keen to bring some (yerba) mate to share for the discussion after the film tomorrow? or we could organise some for next week at least?
I agree, Fiona, some mate would be lovely. I think Julio and Leandro have yerba, if they read these messages they will certainly bring it. cheers, Genaro
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