On 11 and 14 November at 6.30 pm at the Greenwich d’Essai in Cagliari two new appointments including debates and screenings a theme
The exhibition of cinema and dialogue with the public on the issues of justice entitled “RIGHTS AND TRIALS IN CINEMA” organized by Settima Arte under the artistic direction of Antonello Zanda.
The new week opens thereMonday 11 November at 6.30 pm with the meeting organized by the lawyer Silvana Congiu “Ethics, conscience and disobedience” which will be followed by the screening of a cinematic colossus dated 1957: “HORIZONS OF GLORY” by Stanley Kubrick. A powerful and profoundly anti-militarist story based on real historical references, for a film denouncing all war violence. French army, Western Front, 1916. In the hope of obtaining a coveted promotion, General Paul Mireau decides to send his men to attack the “Ant Hill”, a German position considered impregnable. Despite the firm opposition of Colonel Dax, the attack is launched but the consequences immediately prove disastrous and most of the French soldiers, thrown against the enemy trenches, are killed after a few meters of running.
In the room to present this masterpiece by Kubrick Giulia Mazzarelli, ocultural operator e rresponsible for media library and activities with schools for the Humanitarian Society of Cagliari.
The “RIGHTS AND TRIALS IN CINEMA” exhibition continues gThursday 14 November, always at 6.30 pm with the screening of “THE RIGHT TO OBJECT” by Destin Daniel Cretton (2019). A true story full of strength and inspiring. The film follows the young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his historic fight for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan could have chosen lucrative jobs right away. Instead, he heads to Alabama with the intent of defending wrongfully convicted people, with the support of local attorney Eva Ansley. One of his first cases, and the most controversial, is that of Walter McMillian who in 1987 was sentenced to death for the famous murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite the preponderance of evidence proving his innocence. In the years that follow, Bryan finds himself in a maze of legal and political maneuvering, of overt and blatant racism, as he fights for Walter, and others like him, with the odds – and the system – stacked against him.
Presentation by Cristina Secci ocultural operator – rdigital stauro on the staff of the Humanitarian Society of Cagliari.
Entrance to all events is free and free.
The event, promoted by the Greenwich Cinema of Cagliari – Progetto Settima Arte, is organized under the auspices of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia, Department of Public Education, Cultural Heritage, Information, Entertainment and Sport and makes use of the collaboration of the Humanitarian Society – Cineteca Sarda of Cagliari, of the Cagliaritan cell of the Luca Coscioni Association and of the Gramsci Association of Cagliari.
