Directress Film Festival: As I Open My Eyes (2015)
The Wisconsin Union
Event Details
Date
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Time
6 p.m.
Location
The Marquee Cinema, Union South
Description
Tunisia/France | NR | 102 min | DCP | Dir. Leyla Bouzid
As I Open My Eyes depicts the clash between culture and family as seen through the eyes of a young Tunisian woman balancing the traditional expectations of her family with her creative life as the singer in a politically charged rock band. Director Leyla Bouzid's musical feature debut offers a nuanced portrait of the individual implications of the incipient Arab Spring. (Kino Lorber)
"Sharply yet subtly capturing the atmosphere of fear fostered by the dictatorship of President Ben Ali, this skillfully made drama is especially attuned to the myriad forms of surveillance, from the prurient to the political. Showcasing a stand-out lead perf by first-timer Baya Medhaffer, with intriguing compositions by Iraqi musician Khyam Allami, “Eyes” will open eyes to several new talents and could see a small international rollout." - Jay Weissberg (Variety)
This event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and Union members and guests.
As I Open My Eyes depicts the clash between culture and family as seen through the eyes of a young Tunisian woman balancing the traditional expectations of her family with her creative life as the singer in a politically charged rock band. Director Leyla Bouzid's musical feature debut offers a nuanced portrait of the individual implications of the incipient Arab Spring. (Kino Lorber)
"Sharply yet subtly capturing the atmosphere of fear fostered by the dictatorship of President Ben Ali, this skillfully made drama is especially attuned to the myriad forms of surveillance, from the prurient to the political. Showcasing a stand-out lead perf by first-timer Baya Medhaffer, with intriguing compositions by Iraqi musician Khyam Allami, “Eyes” will open eyes to several new talents and could see a small international rollout." - Jay Weissberg (Variety)
This event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and Union members and guests.
Cost
Free