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    The Night of Truth

    The Night of Truth

    April 21, 2008

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    This award-winning feature debut by one of Africa's most talented female directors takes place in an unnamed country where the government and the rebels have finally embarked on a path to peace after a decade of atrocities. The film opens as preparations are being made to end a decade of civil war in a fictitious country. A peace agreement is about to be signed and celebrated in a night of reconciliation with a laying down of arms. As the powerful drumming begins, both rebels and government forces gather, bringing with them years of rage, grief, hope, suspicion, and bitterness. Mirroring the political strife in contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa, Fanta Régina Nacro's first feature film boldly presents the reality of human behavior and the moral fortitude necessary to achieve reconciliation. The screening will be followed by a discussion with University of Utah Film Professor, Chris Lippard. Awards: Winner - GRAND PRIX 2005 Fribourg International Film Festival Winner - BEST SCREENPLAY 2004 San Sebastian International Film Festival Nominated - GRAND PRIX 2005 Paris Film Festival About the Special Guest: Chris Lippard is Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Film Studies Division of the College of Fine Arts at the at the University of Utah. He holds a Ph.D. in Film, Literature and Culture from the University of Southern California, and has published work on British cinema and television, the German presence in the United States, Bolivian cinema and Iranian cinema. He is a sought-after speaker on film topics, presenting at several film festivals and academic and educational conferences. He is past chair of the Middle East caucus of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies. Chris teaches Introduction to Film, Film History, and World Cinema. Location:City Library Auditorium

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      Tickets: Free Admission, $5/Suggested Donation

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      April 21, 2008

      Times:
      Monday 7:00pm

    • Venue Info

      Salt Lake City Public Library

      210 East 400 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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