In Vitro is a 2-channel sci-fi film set in the aftermath of an eco-disaster. An abandoned reactor under the biblical town of Bethlehem has been converted into an enormous orchard. A group of scientists are preparing to replant the soil above. In the hospital wing, the orchard’s ailing founder Dunia is visited by the younger Alia, a clone who has never seen the town she’s destined to rebuild. Their encounter evolves into an intimate dialogue about memory, exile, and nostalgia.
We will screen the film, after which Peter Limbrick (UCSC) will moderate a discussion with filmmakers Larissa Sansour and Søren Lind.
Larissa Sansour was born in East Jerusalem, Palestine, and studied fine arts in London, New York and Copenhagen. Central to her work is the dialectics between myth and historical narrative, and she uses science fiction to address social and political issues. Working mainly with film, Sansour also produces installations, photos, and sculptures. In 2019, she represented Denmark at the 58th Venice Biennial. She has shown her work at Tate Modern, MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and the Istanbul Biennial.
Søren Lind is a Danish author, artist, director, and scriptwriter. With a background in philosophy, Lind wrote books on mind, language, and understanding before turning to art, film, and fiction. He has published novels, short story collections, and several children’s books. Lind screens and exhibits his films at museums, galleries, and film festivals worldwide. His work was shown at the Danish Pavilion at the 58th Venice Biennial. Other recent venues and festivals include Copenhagen Contemporary, MoMA, Barbican, Berlinale, and BFI London Film Festival.
Date/Time
Dec 2, 2020 | 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
This session is co-sponsored by the Center for the Middle East and North Africa (CMENA).
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