Film Screening and Discussion: "Hiroshima mon amour"

November 1, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

John Lewis Student Center, Cypress Theater

Join us for a cinematic journey as we present the masterpiece, Hiroshima mon amour (1959), directed by Alain Resnais. This film captures the complexities of love, memory, and the profound impact of war and history. Set against the backdrop of post-war Hiroshima, the film follows a French actress and a Japanese architect as they navigate their own personal histories against the backdrop of the Hiroshima bombing’s enduring effects.

The screening will be followed by a talk by Robert Barsky, professor of humanities and law at Vanderbilt University, and a panel discussion “Perspectives on Film and The Hiroshima Bomb” with Stéphanie Boulard, Qi Wang, and Amanda Weiss. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. The event will run from 6–9 p.m. and is free to attend. Popcorn will be served. A reception will follow the screening.

 

Please note that registration for this event is mandatory, and attendees will be asked to provide proof of registration upon arrival.

Schedule

5:15 p.m. Doors open

6 p.m. Screening: Hiroshima mon amour

7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Robert Barsky, professor of humanities and law at Vanderbilt University: “What Can Cinema Do?”

8 p.m. Panel discussion with Stéphanie Boulard, Qi Wang, and Amanda Weiss: “Perspectives on Film and The Hiroshima Bomb”

Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the film’s themes, artistic techniques, and historical significance and compare Hiroshima mon amour (1959) with the American movie Oppenheimer (2023). Our knowledgeable guest speakers will provide valuable insights into the film’s creation and aesthetics, and its lasting influence on cinema.

8:30 p.m. Reception

Speakers

• Robert Barsky, professor of humanities and law at Vanderbilt University
• Stéphanie Boulard, professor of French literature, film, and visual arts in the School of Modern Languages
• Qi Wang, associate professor of film studies in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication
• Amanda Weiss, associate professor of Japanese media and society in the School of Modern Languages

Parking

To accommodate institute visitors, there are parking zones and meters situated across campus for visitors’ use. Please note that all visitor parking is first come/first served. Please visit the Visitor’s Parking Website to view more information about locations and hourly rates.

This event is sponsored by the School of Modern Languages and organized by Stéphanie Boulard, professor of French literature, film, and visual arts, in collaboration with the Ciné Club of the Alliance Française of Atlanta.