An Eye for the World: The Cinema of Satyajit Ray
Lecture & Film
October 2023 – July 2024
Kino des DFF, Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum, Frankfurt am Main
Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) was the first director from India to gain global recognition. Equally gifted as a graphic artist, musician, writer and director, Ray’s work transcended all boundaries: of genres and art forms as well as cultures. In the lecture & film series “An Eye for the World: The Cinema of Satyajit Ray” renowned specialists discuss the enduring legacy and significance of Ray in a post-globalization world.
Organized by the Institut für Theater-, Film- und Medienwissenschaft of Goethe Universität Frankfurt and Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum in cooperation with ConTrust – Conflict and Trust in Political Life.
Curated by Ritika Kaushik, Vinzenz Hediger, Daniel Fairfax
Made possible with the generous support of the hessische Film- und Medienakademie, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, ConTrust, Verein der Freunde und Förderer der Goethe-Universität, Stiftung zur Förderung der internationalen Beziehungen
All events start at 8 pm. All talks except for the opening event are in English.
