Virtual Film Screening: Pais de Blancos
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.
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.
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.
Albright-Knox Northland is supported by M&T Bank.
