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Virtual Film Screening: Pais de Blancos

Part of Research Streams: An Artist-Selected Film Series

Thursday, March 4, 2021

6 pm EST

Still from Pais de Blancos

FREE
Virtual Event

Join us for a virtual screening of a film selected by artist Felipe Shibuya for its relationship to the themes of Comunidades Visibles: The Materiality of Migration

In Pais de Blancos, Modou Camara, a Senegalese immigrant in Argentina, lives his routine in Buenos Aires, while missing Senegal. After his ritual bath, his work filming a Murit festival, going out at night with his comrades, taking care of the children of a friend, and discussions with his girlfriend, Modou reflects on immigration and the intercontinental problems of the current system.

Following the film screening, join Curatorial Assistant Dr. Andrea Alvarez and filmmaker Pavel Tavarez for a conversation about Pais de Blancos.

Registration

Please register online. Registered participants will receive a link to join this virtual event the morning of the program.

About the Series

Join the Albright-Knox for a series of virtual film screenings inspired by the themes of the special exhibition Comunidades Visibles: The Materiality of Migration. Throughout this series, participants will hear from community speakers and educators who are exploring the ways narratives around migration, as well as personal and communal histories, are discussed through various media. View Series Schedule

GRATIS 
Evento Virtual 

Únete para una presentación virtual de una película seleccionada por el artista Felipe Shibuya por su relación con los temas de Comunidades Visibles: La Materialidad de Migración.   

En Pais de Blancos, Modou Camara, un inmigrante senegalés en Argentina, vive su rutina en Buenos Aires, mientras extraña Senegal. Después de su baño ritual, su trabajo filmando un festival de Murit, salir de noche con sus compañeros, cuidar a los hijos de un amigo, y discutir con su novia, Modou refleja sobre la inmigración y los problemas intercontinentales del sistema actual. 

Registro 

Por favor inscríbase en línea. Los participantes registrados recibirán un enlace para unirse a este evento virtual la mañana del programa. 

Sobre la Serie 

Únete a Albright-Knox para una serie de presentaciones de películas virtuales inspiradas en los temas de la exposición especial Comunidades Visibles: La Materialidad de Migración. A lo largo de esta serie, los participantes escucharán a oradores y educadores de la comunidad que están explorando las formas en que se discuten las narrativas sobre la migración, así como las historias personales y comunitarias, a través de varios medios. Ver horario de la serie

Program Sponsor

Research Streams: An Artist-Selected Film Series is made possible by the Creative Arts Initiative of the University at Buffalo.

Exhibition Sponsors

Comunidades Visibles: The Materiality of Migration was made possible through the generosity of M&T Bank, Monica Angle & Sam Magavern, and Rich’s and Rich Family Foundation.

Additional support provided by Nicole & Steve Swift, Dr. Richard J. & Maureen W. Saab, and an anonymous donor. 

Buffalo Public Schools Sciences and Arts Programming for Comunidades Visibles: The Materiality of Migration is made possible through the generosity of The MAK Fund.

The Albright-Knox’s exhibition program is generously supported by The Seymour H. Knox Foundation, Inc.

Albright-Knox Northland Sponsor

Albright-Knox Northland is supported by M&T Bank.