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International Lens Film Series: Azur and Asmar

Vanderbilt University

September 26, 2009

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Presented by: Vanderbilt Employee Celebration Committee France, Italy, Belgium, Spain (2006) Dir: Michel Ocelot. Inspired by medieval illuminations and Arabic art, this animated film tells the story of two boys, the white, blue-eyed prince Azur and the dark-skinned Asmar, both of whom are raised by Asmar's mother. Separated by Azur's father, the boys meet up again several years later in an unidentified Middle Eastern country -- where Azur's blue eyes terrify the locals, leading him to feign blindness in order to fulfill his quest. French and Arabic with English subtitles. Rated PG. 90 minutes. DVD.

Admission is FREE and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all films are shown at 7:00pm in Sarratt Cinema. Vanderbilt faculty will introduce and facilitate post-screening discussion for each film. Sarratt Cinema is located on the first floor of the Sarratt Student Center at Vanderbilt University. For additional information and parking maps call 322-6400 or check the International Lens website.

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  Dates:
  September 26, 2009

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  Saturday 2:00pm

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  Vanderbilt University - Sarratt Cinema

  2301 Vanderbilt Place Sarratt Student Center Nashville , TN 37240

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  Complimentary parking for Sarratt Cinema patrons is available in zone 2 lot 2 off West End Ave at 23rd Avenue South.
  
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