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Tribute to Aimé Césaire


At the French Institute
Admission free

 

 

Talk:
'Le Cahier d'un retour au pays natal d'Aimé Césaire et son influence sur certains écrivains antillais d'aujourd'hui'
a lecture by Lorna Milne, Professor of French at the University of St Andrews. In French.
2 December at 6pm

Three documentary films on Aimé Césaire:
In English and French with English subtitles. Booking required (see overleaf). Private screenings may be organised on request.

1. The vigilant island (55'). Césaire's life, poetical works and political action in Martinique.
    4 Dec at 5.30pm

2. Where the edges of conquest meet (57'). Ethics, theory and philosophy of 'Négritude'.
    11 Nov at 6.30pm, 11 Dec at 5.30pm


3. The strength to face tomorrow (52'). Césaire's dramatic works and views on postcolonialism.
    18 Nov at 6.30pm, 18 Dec at 5.30pm