CEREES Screenings


CEREES screenings present films at QMUL and local cinemas. We showcase films from the region to prompt discussion of contemporary and historical issues.


 

Monday 7 April, 2025

Symphony of Sirens in Baku

Screening of Arseny Avraamov’s 1922 musical work incorporating the city of Baku as its orchestra. Plus, discussion of the place of the Asian city in the avant-garde vision of the city.

Queen Mary University of London, E1 4NS

 

 

 

 


 

Monday 29 January, 2024

Katia Izmailova

Valerii Todorovskii’s 1994 film and launch of A History of Russian Literature on Film by Professor David Gillespie, Dr Marina Korneeva

Queen Mary University of London, E1 4NS

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Monday 10 July, 2023

Red Africa

Alexander Markov’s documentary on the history of the influence exerted by the USSR over across Africa between 1960 -1990, working from extraordinary archival footage filmed by Soviet operators.

Barbican Cinema

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Thursday 22 June, 2023

Famine

Screening and Panel Discussion

Famine is a Russian film depicting the 1921-22 famine in Russia and Ukraine and international relief efforts. It has been banned in Russia.

Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Road London E1 4UJ

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Shape the Conversation

To form part of the conversation on Eurasia, participate in our programme of events, or find out how we can support your research, please contact the Centre Director Dr Andy Willimott (a.willimott@qmul.ac.uk).

 

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