INVITATION:
NYU Washington, DC, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents Echoes of One World, a select showcase of films from the international human rights film festival, from November 13-14, 2017. Featured films include Arms Ready, investigating legal and illegal firearms; Normal Autistic Film, addressing what is “normal” and challenging the misconception that autism is a disease; and Lost in Lebanon, exploring the lives of four Syrians who cannot return home.
All screenings are free; however, reservations are required. Please click on the links below to make your reservations.
Location: NYU in Washington, DC
Abramson Family Auditorium
1307 L St NW, Washington, DC 20005
NOVEMBER 13 |
November 13, 6 pm |
Directed by Miroslav Janek, 2016, Czech with English subtitles, 88 min.
What “aspík” means? And what do autistic people, the Little Prince and aliens have in common? The five child and adolescent protagonists in the film live with a label that separates them from others. But who is to say what is normal and what is not? Acclaimed Czech film maker Miroslav Janek has made an extraordinary film about extraordinary people who are challenging the misconception that autism is a disease. The film is full of poetic images, famous piano pieces, autistic rap, philosophical reflections about the universe, death, friendship and the world of fairies, as well as the bold plans of a future demolition crew member. Basically your typical, everyday autistic film. ~One World Film Festival The film received the Czech Lion Award for Best Documentary, Czech Film Critics Award, and the Jury Award in the Czech Competition at the One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival. RSVP required: CLICK HERE |
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Over the past 19 years One World has grown into the largest human rights documentary film festival in the world. Organized by People in Need, the festival works with a broad definition of human rights, and therefore in addition to films about political causes and development themes, the programme also includes films about social issues, the environment and lifestyles. The festival brings “Echoes of One World”, a select showcase of some of the top films from the festival, to Washington, DC. For more information about the festival, please visit www.oneworld.cz.
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