April 19, 2024

Higher Education Center Presents Film Festival

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Posted by Southern Maryland Higher Education Center
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The Bridges to the World is an International Film series that will run for five weeks on Wednesday evenings from Feb. 6 through March 6 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in the Center Hall, Building II, and will feature films chosen by the embassies of the respective countries. Each film will be introduced, screened, and followed by a discussion.

Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m.  All films will be shown with English subtitles.  The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, February 6        Czech Repulic   Citizen Havel           

Wednesday, February 13        Uruguay            Journey to the Sea

Wednesday, February 20        Israel                  Eli and Ben

Wednesday, February 27         Taiwan              Kung Fu Dunk

Wednesday, March 6                 Australia          Red Dog

Tickets are not required for these free screenings; however seating is on a first-come basis.

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 Czech Republic, Uruguay, Israel, Taiwan and Australia.

For more information on the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center call us at 301-737-2500 or visit our website, www.smhec.org.

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