Northwestern Events Calendar

Apr
13
2016

Contemporary Migrations: Destination Europe - A Film Series

SHOW DETAILS

When: Wednesday, April 13, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT

Where: Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive , Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: Free

Contact: Jacob Plevin   (847) 491-4793

Group: Department of Spanish and Portuguese

Co-Sponsor: International Studies

Category: Academic

Description:

Mediterranea

April 13

Two men make the dangerous journey from Africa to Italy for a better life, but then face hostility and violence in this shocking look at the life-and-death struggle of refugees.

Buen Día, Ramón

April 27

Ramon, a young Mexican boy, tries to cross the border for the fifth time but fails. His friend tells him about his aunt living in Germany and that she has a better life over there. Ramon then goes to Germany to find his friend's aunt.

Welcome

May 11

Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish boy, has traveled through Middle East and Europe to join his girlfriend, freshly immigrated to England. But, his journey comes to an abrupt end when he is stopped on the French side of the Channel. Having decided to swim across, Bilal goes to the local swimming pool to train. There he meets Simon, a swimming instructor in the midst of a divorce. To impress his wife and win back her heart, Simon decides to risk everything by taking Bilal under his wing.

Apr
27
2016

Contemporary Migrations: Destination Europe - A Film Series

SHOW DETAILS

When: Wednesday, April 27, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT

Where: Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive , Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: Free

Contact: Jacob Plevin   (847) 491-4793

Group: Department of Spanish and Portuguese

Co-Sponsor: International Studies

Category: Academic

Description:

Mediterranea

April 13

Two men make the dangerous journey from Africa to Italy for a better life, but then face hostility and violence in this shocking look at the life-and-death struggle of refugees.

Buen Día, Ramón

April 27

Ramon, a young Mexican boy, tries to cross the border for the fifth time but fails. His friend tells him about his aunt living in Germany and that she has a better life over there. Ramon then goes to Germany to find his friend's aunt.

Welcome

May 11

Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish boy, has traveled through Middle East and Europe to join his girlfriend, freshly immigrated to England. But, his journey comes to an abrupt end when he is stopped on the French side of the Channel. Having decided to swim across, Bilal goes to the local swimming pool to train. There he meets Simon, a swimming instructor in the midst of a divorce. To impress his wife and win back her heart, Simon decides to risk everything by taking Bilal under his wing.

May
11
2016

Contemporary Migrations: Destination Europe - A Film Series

SHOW DETAILS

When: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT

Where: Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive , Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: Free

Contact: Jacob Plevin   (847) 491-4793

Group: Department of Spanish and Portuguese

Co-Sponsor: International Studies

Category: Academic

Description:

Mediterranea

April 13

Two men make the dangerous journey from Africa to Italy for a better life, but then face hostility and violence in this shocking look at the life-and-death struggle of refugees.

Buen Día, Ramón

April 27

Ramon, a young Mexican boy, tries to cross the border for the fifth time but fails. His friend tells him about his aunt living in Germany and that she has a better life over there. Ramon then goes to Germany to find his friend's aunt.

Welcome

May 11

Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish boy, has traveled through Middle East and Europe to join his girlfriend, freshly immigrated to England. But, his journey comes to an abrupt end when he is stopped on the French side of the Channel. Having decided to swim across, Bilal goes to the local swimming pool to train. There he meets Simon, a swimming instructor in the midst of a divorce. To impress his wife and win back her heart, Simon decides to risk everything by taking Bilal under his wing.