The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center Proudly Presents, “Bridges to the World”, an International Film Festival
The Bridges to the World International Film Series is a statewide, month-long initiative in recognition of the State’s global reach and a reflection of those connections here in Maryland. World Artists Experiences and the International Division of Maryland’s Office of the Secretary of State, in conjunction with the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Frostburg University, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Salisbury University and Towson University invite the public to attend free screenings of five international films, one each from Russia, Korea, Argentina, Estonia and Nigeria.
The series will run for five the weeks, on Wednesday Evenings, from February 10 through March 10 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in the Center Hall, Building II, and feature films chosen by the embassies of the respective countries. Each film will be introduced, screened, and followed by a discussion.
Presentations begin at 7 p.m. All films will be shown with English subtitles. The schedule is as follows:
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Center Hall, Building II, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
Wednesday, February 10 Russia The Island (Selected as “Best Russian Picture of the year in 2006)
Wednesday, February 17 Korea My Dear Enemy (Female lead won best actress award at 2007 Cannes Film Festival)
Wednesday, February 24 Argentina Son of the Bride (Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Langauge Film in 2002)
Wednesday, March 3 Estonia December Heat (Submitted for 2010 Nomination for an Academy Award for Best Foreign film in 2010)
Wednesday, March 10 Nigeria The Royal Messengers
Tickets are not required for these free screenings; however seating is on a first-come basis.
For more information on the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center call us at (301) 737-2500 or visit our website, www.smhec.org.