The use of classical and antiquity-related themes in modern cinematography has become a popular field of research in humanities in the recent decades. This semester, CYA students have the opportunity to explore such themes in our casual and fun series of Ancient World & Film Movie Nights held at the Academic Center Cafeteria Lounge.

The sessions include a brief presentation before the screening and informal discussion session afterward with CYA Professor Hüseyin Öztürk.  It goes without saying, each night includes pizza ? and soft drinks.

We kicked-off our movie night series this week with none other than “Monty Python’s The Life of Brian (1979) the popular religious satire.

Upcoming Screenings:

Tuesday 18 April 19:00
“Chi-Raq” (2015)
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Based on: Lysistrata by Aristophanes
Directed by: Spike Lee
Written by: Spike Lee, Kevin Willmott

Tuesday 2 May
“Satyricon” (1969)
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Based on: Satyricon by Petronius
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Written by: Brunello Rondi, Federico Fellini, Bernardino Zapponi