Free event: The Film Train

The Film Train is a program of short Russian films from the silent era.  They were made by Aleksandr Medvedkin in the 1920s and 30s, which influenced Chris Marker in the late 60s.  Marker is probably best known to American audiences as the maker of La jetee, the film which Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys was based on.

Most of Medvedkin's film have a political/revolutionary slant.  The program also includes one film by Marker, which was probably influenced by the work represented in The Film Train.

The event is free but sign up here.

The Film Train

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

7:00pm

University of Chicago

Film Studies Center

5811 South Ellis Avenue