“Modern Visual Cultures of the Arab World ” CASAW Seminar Series, Edinburgh
This lecture series, organised by Dr. Kamran Rastegar will be held throughout the Spring term. Further information will follow shortly.
Thursday 24 January 2008, 5.30 pm
Dr. Kay Dickinson (Lecturer in Film Studies, Goldsmiths College/University of London)
“The Palestinian Road (Block) Movie: Everyday Geographies of Second Intifada Cinema”
University of Edinburgh 19 George Square, Room G/2
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Among other works, Dr. Dickinson will discuss the film “Ford Transit” (Palestine 2003) directed by Hany Abu Assad (Paradise Now).
A screening of this film will be held on Monday 21 January at 5.15pm in the Cinema Room, 19 George Square.
This screening will be introduced by Dr Kamran Rastegar.
