Date: 2011-10-20
Foreign Film: ”The Sun” (at FSU Heinman Center)
Join Arthur Nolletti, Jr., Professor Emeritus of English for a screening of “THE SUN” (Solnze, 2005), Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 7:00p.m. in the Heineman Center at FSU. *** The third and final installment of his investigation into the lives of 20th century dictators, Director Alexander Sokurov’s THE SUN is a fascinating examination of Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII comes to an end. As the Emperor, who is officially regarded as a god descended from the sun, Ogata Issei delivers an outstanding performance that humanizes the man and problematizes the issue of power. *** In Japanese and English with English subtitles. (110 mins.) *** Discussion following film, led by Dr. Nollettio *** General Admission: $5.00, (FSU Students, Faculty and Staff, FREE) *** The Heinman Center at FSU is located at the corner of Maynard Rd. and Church St., Framingham, MA *** For more info, contact Mark Evans of the FSU Arts & Humanities Dept. at 508-626-4985 or by email to: mevans@framingham.edu