Selma by Ava DuVernay: a screening and talk
In 16 days
During a stay in Nancy, here is an evening that gives as much to think about as to watch: the "Combating Racism" series presents Ava DuVernay's Selma (2014), screened at the IECA and then discussed by Aurore Renaut, the institute's director. A way of seeing cinema as a weapon against forgetting.
Selma, the march toward voting rights
Directed by Ava DuVernay, Selma retraces a decisive chapter of the American civil rights struggle, centred on the 1965 marches led by Martin Luther King. Far from a simple biopic, the film portrays a community taking its destiny into its own hands. It opens the "Combating Racism" program, a follow-up to the earlier series "Films That Changed the World," probing the social and ideological rifts that the screen has revealed, yesterday as today.
A screening guided by a specialist
The screening is led by Aurore Renaut, lecturer at the University of Lorraine and director of the IECA (European Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual). Her introduction and the discussion with the audience shed light on the film's historical context and its directorial choices. In her view, American cinema is among the quickest to name the dark chapters of its history; the series extends the reflection to apartheid, everyday racism and colonial violence, offering far more than a mere screening.
Attending the screening in Nancy
The screening takes place at the IECA on rue Michel Ney, in Nancy's university district, easily reached from the city centre. It makes a fine late-afternoon or evening option for travellers curious about cinema and ideas, alongside the more classic visits to Place Stanislas or the École de Nancy museum. For the exact time, screening language and admission details, it is best to check the institute's official website before setting out.
Infos pratiques
Adresse : 10 rue Michel ney, 54000 Nancy
Questions fréquentes
Where is the Selma screening held?
At the IECA on rue Michel Ney, in Nancy's university district, a short distance from the city centre and Place Stanislas.
Do I need to know the film beforehand?
No. The film is shown in full, then introduced and discussed by Aurore Renaut: the session is designed to be accessible to everyone, seasoned film lovers and curious newcomers alike.
How can I find the time and price?
Check the IECA's official website, which lists the exact time, admission details and any booking for this session of the "Combating Racism" series.
