Racism in Italy then and Now
An AUR International Relations-Italian Studies conference
on the 70th Anniversary of the Racial Laws
Friday, November 14, 2008 – Auriana Auditorium

On the 70th Anniversary of the Racial Laws the Departments of International Relations and Italian Studies at The American University of Rome are organizing a one day conference.

The morning sessions will address the issues behind Fascist racism and its consequences both in Italy and the colonies. The afternoon sessions will examine contemporary issues of racism in Italy today. Both sessions will analyze and describe the extent and definition of the racism, its justifications, its effects on the law and law enforcement and its social consequences.

Proposals (c. 300 wds) are invited from both established and unpublished scholars in the relevant disciplines and should be sent to the Department Chairs:

Prof. James Walston: j.walston@aur.edu
Prof. Cristina Lombardi: cldiop@yahoo.com

The Italian Studies Department
Presents

“L’ITALIA E IL MONDO”

The ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL

The Italian Studies Department cordially invites students, faculty, and staff to attend its first Film Festival. This semester, the theme is Italy’s encounters with the world. Selected films all focus on one aspect of migrations and cultural exchange in Italy’s history.

All films will be shown from 6:30 – 8:30pm in Room 104 Building B. Entrance is free, however seating is limited.

Tuesday September 25
LION OF THE DESERT (1979) BY Moustapha Akkad

Tuesday October 9
Pane e cioccolata (1973) by Franco Busati

Tuesday November 6
Lamerica (1994) by Gianni Amelio

Tuesday November 13
QUANDO SEI NATO NON PUOI PIÙ NASCONDERTI (2005)
by marco tullio giordana

Tuesday November 20
LA SCONOSCIUTA (2006) BY GIUSEPPE TORNATORE

Tuesday November 27
NUOVO MONDO (2006) BY EMANUELE CRIALESE

Screenings will be in Italian
with English subtitles.