September 21, 2006

International Film Series opens world to viewers

by Sun Min

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- If you want a go abroad without catching a flight, take advantage of the International Film Series sponsored by the University Honors Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

The digital format films play at 7 p.m. on Sundays at Davis Auditorium in the Wham Building, room 105. The events are free and open to the public.

The fall schedule follows:

Oct. 15

"Baran"

Iran, 2001

Directed by Majid Majidi

Nov. 12

"Amelie"

France/Germany, 2001

Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Dec. 3

"My Beautiful Laundrette"

United Kingdom, 1985

Directed by Steven Frears

For more information, contact the University Honors Program at 618/453-2824 or visit www.siu.edu/%7ehonors.

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