Mercy College to Host International Film Festival

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Mercy College will host its 12th Annual International Film Festival from April 4 through 8 featuring movies from Israel, Mexico, Norway/Sweden, Spain/Germany, and the United States. All films will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall on Mercy’s Dobbs Ferry campus. 

A presenter familiar with each country’s cultural heritage will introduce the film and lead a brief discussion after on the movie’s themes and perspectives.

It is open to the public, with free admission, refreshments, and parking.

The event is sponsored by the School of Liberal Arts in association with Mercy’s new Center for Global Engagement, and is co-sponsored by the Center for Student Success and Engagement, the Honors Program, PACT Program, the International Students Office, the Office of the President, and the Office of the Provost.

 Film Schedule:

Monday, April 4
Lemon Tree     Israel, 2008
In Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles, 106 min.
NR.  Directed by Eran Riklis.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Habiba Boumlik, Adjunct Instructor of Arabic

 Tuesday, April 5
Under the Same Moon     Mexico, 2008
In Spanish with English subtitles, 106 min.
Rated PG-13.    Directed by Patricia Riggen
Guest Speaker: Dr. Celia Reissig-Vasile, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages and Literature 

Wednesday, April 6
Control Room     USA, 2004
In English and Arabic with English subtitles, 84 min.
NR.  Strong language and images of wartime violence.  Directed by Jehane Noujaim.
Guest Speaker: Hind Rassam Culhane, Director, Center for Global Engagement

 Thursday, April 7
Kitchen Stories     Norway/Sweden, 2003
In Norwegian and Swedish, with English subtitles, 95 min.
Rated PG.  Directed by Bent Hamer.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ellen Kreger, Lecturer in Media Studies

Friday, April 8
The Great Match     Spain/Germany, 2003
In Kazajo, Tamashek, and Tupi, with English subtitles, 88 min. NR.  Suggestive language. Directed by Gerardo Olivares.
Guest Speaker: Dr. David Kilpatrick, Associate Professor of English and Philosophy