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Hispanic Film Series: SUN AND DAUGHTER (CUIDANDO AL SOL)

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Join us Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m. as our Hispanic Film Series continues with a feel-good film that beautifully captures the lives of indigenous inhabitants of the Andes Mountains!

Admission is FREE and open to the public – Tickets are required

This event will include of post-show panel discussion

About the film

Ten-year-old Lucía’s family lives in the Island of the Sun (Isla del Sol) in the middle of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia; a place that’s as mystical as it is picturesque. When her father breaks from their routine one morning and leaves for the city to make money, Lucía finds it difficult to cope with his absence, building her daily life around the expectations of their reunion. After school, Lucía and her younger sister Maribel weave Totora reeds into figurines that her mother sells to numerous tourists. But the rhythm of life on the island and the passage of time help her realize her father is no longer the person she longed to have back. She must find her own path. Lucía is thinking of going to the city herself, but she has no money. It’s time she took her destiny into her own hands.

With a subtle commentary on environmental tourism and the exploitation of “the other” that goes two-way,  Catalina Razzini’s touching rural tale masterly captures the landscape of Isla del Sol.

Check out the rest of our line-up of films in the Hispanic Film Series

The Spanish Film Club series was made possible with the support of the OHIO School of International Studies and Languages (SISAL), Sigma Delta Pi (National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society), Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture, and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain.

 

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Running Time: 84 MIN84 MIN
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OU School of Film: FALL SHOWCASE

Join us Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. for a special event showcasing the work of students in the OHIO College of Fine Arts School of Film!

Admission is FREE and open to the Public – Tickets are required

Tickets are available in-person in our lobby during normal business hours leading up to and on the evening of the event

The Ohio University School of Film is proud to present the annual Fall Showcase, featuring 16 original short films created by undergraduate and graduate film students.

The showcase highlights the work of student filmmakers in various stages of their academic careers as the refine their craft and expand their approaches to visual storytelling. Through experimentation with form, structure, and voice, students create films that are bold imaginative, and emotionally resonant. These works reflect the development of their emerging artistic identities and a commitment to create and personal expression.

The program features a mixture of narrative and experimental films that explore themes of friendship, love, loss, nostalgia, transition, quiet revolution, and metamorphosis. Many projects were created in collaboration with students from the School of Theater and members of the Ohio University and Athens communities.

About the films and filmmakers

Returning Whistle by Negin Mohajerani. Narrative. Runtime: 9 min

Synopsis: Lost in the woods, Ava is drawn through a series of uncanny memories that slowly lead her back to the place where she first took root.

 

 

Walk by Sophia Alleman. Experimental. Runtime: 3 min

Synopsis: A stream-of-consciousness on the West Side of Athens, Ohio.

 

 

 

Sister by Luis Avery. Narrative. Runtime: 12 min

Synopsis: A thirteen-year-old girl spends an afternoon of confrontation and longing in her backyard.

 

 

 

Homo Machina by Griffin Alexander. Narrative. Runtime: 7 min

Synopsis: As a lonely man isolates himself, the digital world becomes more real than the physical world.

 

 

 

Small Talk by Mishal Waqar. Narrative. Runtime: 8 min

Synopsis: A chance encounter becomes a quiet reminder that even the smallest moments can make us feel less alone.

 

 

I’ll Be Doggone by Kam Smith. Experimental. Runtime: 4 min

Synopsis: Describing the last visit to a deceased loved-one’s home, stripped of its character and put on the market, with the backdrop of the destruction of the animatronic band “The Rock-afire Explosion”.

 

 

Green Chiffon Gown by Mostafa Akbari Manjili. Narrative. Runtime: 14 min

Synopsis: A middle-aged woman, seemingly suffering from Alzheimer’s, suffocates her ailing husband in his sleep but has no memory of why she killed him. The only thing she remembers is a name, until she finally meets the person behind it.

 

 

Believe You’ll Amount to Great Things by Lindsey Acker. Experimental. Runtime: 2 min

Synopsis: Sometimes, to hope, you must search a little.

 

 

 

10,000 Hours by Izzy Gardner. Experimental. Runtime: 2 min

Synopsis: Reflecting on practice, failure, and perfection through waterskiing.

 

 

 

The Dialogue by Wes Donnelly. Experimental. Runtime: 4 min

Synopsis: Two docile personalities who have never met engage in a conversation that never happened.

 

 

 

To Live Is To Die by Nathaniel Bellasea. Experimental. Runtime: 2 min

Synopsis: A meditation on life as told by the first house plant revolutionist.

 

 

 

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The Man Formerly Known As Maxwell Milk by Luc Gilchrist. Experimental. Runtime: 1 min

Synopsis: Maxwell recites his diary metamorphosis as he mutates into someone unrecognizable.

 

 

 

Displaced by Yassine Bouhouch. Narrative. Runtime: 11 min

Synopsis: After being forced out of his home, a withdrawn teenager drifts through isolation until an unexpected encounter with a stranger reveals a fleeting moment of human connection.

 

 

Epilogue by Sina Mahdavi. Narrative. Runtime: 18 min

Synopsis: A struggling theater actor gets an unexpected chance to step onto the stage, forcing him to confront the life he’s been pretending to have.

 

 

His First Tampon Run by Cait Rowe. Narrative. Runtime: 10 min

Synopsis: After carelessly insulting his girlfriend, Jack promises to bring her tampons as an apology. When all the stores in town are closed, Jack continues his search across campus, desperate to make amends.

 

 

Jello! by Kallisto Langdon. Narrative. Runtime: 6 min

Synopsis: A 1950’s housewife prepares dinner to impress her hypercritical mother, but finds that her perfect Jello dish isn’t quite like the recipe.

 

 

 

 

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OHIO Health Promotion and Survivor Advocacy Program Present: TWILIGHT: RED & GREEN FLAGS EDITION

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Think you know Twilight? Watch it through a different lens during this interactive film screening hosted by Health Promotion, the Survivor Advocacy Program, and THRiVE in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m.

This event is sold out

FREE Admission – Tickets are required

As you watch the movie, you’ll have the chance to interact with the film by waving your red, green, or yellow flag during questionable, concerning, or positive relationship moments. Together we’ll explore the characters’ communication, boundaries, consent, and the ways they support of challenge one another.

Come ready to call our the red flags, celebrate the green flags, and maybe see some of your favorite Twilight moments a little differently. Whether you’re Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just here for the snacks, join us for a fun night of Twilight and a new way to look at the relationships on screen.

Free and open to all OHIO Students.

The first 50 attendees will receive a free small popcorn and small drink!

About the film

Kristen Stewart stars as Bella Swan, a misfit high school student who relocates from Arizona to Washington State. As she settles in to her new environment, she meets Edward Cullen (played by Robert Pattinson), a handsome-but-mysterious young man with a pair of eyes that seem to see directly and deeply into her soul. Little does Bella know that Edward is a vampire – although not the kind that drinks human blood – and she embarks on a dangerous whirlwind romance with her new immortal soulmate.

 

This event was made possible with support from the following organizations: Ohio University Office of of Health Promotion, OHIO Survivor Advocacy Program, and THRiVE

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The Met: Live in HD: Verdi’s MACBETH

Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo.

The screening will begin at 12:55 p.m. and will conclude at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Admission $20 (Senior $18, Children $8)

OHIO Students Free with valid ID*

*Thanks to support from Arts for OHIO, we are able to offer a limited number of FREE student tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Must have valid student I.D.

Click here to view the rest of the Met: Live in HD schedule

Special thanks to George Weckman and the following supporters:

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Athens County Humane Society Presents: CAT VIDEO FEST 2026

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Join us Saturday, October 17th at 3:00 p.m. for the purrrr-fect way to have a great time and support a good cause!

Admission:

Adults $15

OU Students with a valid student ID $10

Kids (12 and under) $5

50% of the proceeds from the event will go to the Athens County Humane Society

About the film

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations, and shelters alike – a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.

Visit the link below to support the Athens County Humane Society

 

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Hispanic Film Series: ARTIFICIAL JUSTICE (JUSTICIA ARTIFICIAL)

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Join us Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. as our 2nd annual Hispanic Film Series concludes with a Spanish psychological thriller that examines the A.I.-filled future we are making for ourselves!

Admission is FREE and open to the public – Tickets are required

About the film

A sharp, gripping Spanish cyber-political thriller, Artificial Justice dives head-first into one of today’s most urgent debates: the limits of artificial intelligence. Blending noir, political conspiracy, and cyber-thriller tension, this film also exposes the behind-the-scenes maneuvering of multinational lobbies to imagine a near future where AI could replace judges in the name of efficiency and neutrality. A prominent judge, Carmen Costa (Verónica Echegui), is asked to evaluate these new procedures. When a software developer is found dead, she realizes that her life is in danger and that she must confront the powerful interests at play in the highest levels of the state. Bold and visually striking, Artificial Justice stands out for its ambition and chilling exploration of who—or what—should be allowed to decide justice.

Check out the rest of our line-up of films in the Hispanic Film Series

The Spanish Film Club series was made possible with the support of the OHIO School of International Studies and Languages (SISAL), Sigma Delta Pi (National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society), Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture, and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain.

 

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Ohio University Libraries Presents: Acclaimed Author William T. Vollmann

Join us in welcoming National Book Award winner, William T. Vollmann, to the Athena Cinema on Wednesday, October 21st!

Seating for the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. The talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Athena Cinema’s second-floor theater. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow.

Admission is FREE and open to the Public – Tickets are required*

*Tickets will be available only in person in the Athena Lobby starting at 4:00 p.m

Books will be available for purchase from Little Professor Book Center

For more information, visit the link below:

Ohio University Libraries Presents: William T. Vollmann

About the event

William T. Vollmann will be discussing his new novel A Table for Fortune. From the balcony-level of history, Vollmann depicts the last half-century of American politics, war, and life. A Table for Fortune is a staggeringly well-researched, definititve history of Aerican post-war foreign policy with a deft, moving chronicle of a family’s descent into resentment and gloom. At once a family drama, coming-of-age, and national epic, this 3000+ page, four-part novel may be William T. Vollmann’s most ambitious work.

About the author

William T. Vollmann is one of contemporary literature’s most fearless and prolific voices, the author of nearly two dozen books spanning journalism, fiction, and history. Renowned for immersing himself in extreme circumstances – running with Afghan mujahadeen, surviving alone in the Arctic, reporting from Fukushima’s radiation zones – he pairs journalistic immediacy with profound moral inquiry, earning comparisons to Pynchon and Hunter S. Thompson.

His novel Europe Central won the National Book Award for Fiction; other major works include the environmental treatise Carbon Ideologies, as well as Rising Up and Rising Down: Some Thoughts on Violence, Freedom, and Urgent Means, and The Lucky Star, part of his “Transgender Trilogy.”

Vollmann was born in Santa Monica in 1959, educated at Cornell, and lives in Sacramento.

 

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Sustainability Series: VS. GOLIATH + STRINGS with Dr. Tiffany Arnold

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Join us Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. as we celebrate Appalachia Day as part of our Sustainability Series!

Admission is FREE – Tickets are required

This event will feature a presentation by Dr. Tiffany Arnold

About the film

Vs. Goliath: Appalachia: Deep in the hollows of the Appalachian Mountains, the construction of a fracked gas pipeline rips through mountaintops, forests, and streams, bearing down on rural communities across Appalachia. Russell, an Army veteran who once swore an oath to protect and serve his country, now finds his home, waters, and forests under threat. He enlists in the battle to defend his community. Russell joins forces with people along the pipeline route, including Georgia, an apple farmer in Virginia; Maury, a retired schoolteacher in West Virginia; and Crystal and Jason, Indigenous community leaders in North Carolina. Together, they form a movement that faces numerous setbacks as they take on the multibillion-dollar corporations behind the pipeline. When one of the nation’s most powerful politicians intervenes, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown.

Strings: Directed by filmmaker Nik Lee, Strings follows the efforts of Appalshop Archive Technician Shane Terry and local filmmaker Tom Hansell as they attempt to salvage damaged media that resulted from a 1000-year flood that nearly devastated the Appalshop headquarters in Whitesburg, KY in 2022.

About the speaker

Dr. Tiffany Arnold is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the College of Health Sciences and Professions where she coordinates the Appalachian Studies Undergraduate and Graduate Certificate Programs. Additionally, she teaches Public Health and Environmental Health Courses focused on Appalachian studies.

One of Dr. Arnold’s interests is the way that the Appalachian region is portrayed in films and in the media, and she draws upon this interest to help others think critically about their own perceptions of the region and, most importantly, where these ideas come from. Complicated portrayals in the media often come up in popular culture in the form of mainstream horror films or “thrill-billy” films. While the film Cocaine Bear is based on a series of true events, Dr. Arnold will discuss how dramatic interpretations of true events can be both problematic and entertaining at the same time.

 

Check out the rest of our line-up of Sustainability Films

The series is made possible thanks to the support of: University Libraries, Honors Tutorial College, Office of Sustainability, and The Voinovich School’s Environmental Studies Program.

 

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OUTlaws Pride Series: BOOKSMART

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Join us Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 p.m. for the next installment in our Pride Series — a fun film all about seizing the day!

Admission is FREE – Tickets are required

About the film

Academic overachievers Amy and Molly thought keeping their noses to the grindstone gave them a leg up on their high school peers. But on the eve of graduation, the best friends suddenly realize that they may have missed out on the special moments of their teenage years. Determined to make up for lost time, the girls decide to cram four years of not-to-be missed fun into one night — a chaotic adventure that no amount of book smarts could prepare them for.

Booksmart and its director Olivia Wilde have won or been nominated for countless awards on the festival circuit, as well as having received praise from critics and fans for its pacing, acting performances, and fresh take on the subject of being young, gay, and excited about the future!

 

Check out the rest of our Pride Series Line-up

 

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From the Hills and Hollers: COCAINE BEAR with Dr. Tiffany Arnold

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Join us Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. for a crazy comedy-horror movie the puts the “wild” in wildlife!

Admission is FREE – Tickets are required

This event will include a pre-show presentation by Dr. Tiffany Arnold

About the film

Loosely based on a true story, Cocaine Bear is the tale of a black bear in the forests of Georgia who happens upon a stash of cocaine that was lost by some smugglers. Like any curious and hungry ursine would do, the bear eats the powder. Now intoxicated from its meal of Columbian cornflakes, the bear goes on a rampage and starts killing everything in its path! Meanwhile, the smugglers can’t just let their product rot away in the forest, so they embark on a journey to track down their bricks – ultimately facing a showdown with a mean-tempered beast that stuck its nose where it didn’t belong.

About the speaker

Dr. Tiffany Arnold is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the College of Health Sciences and Professions where she coordinates the Appalachian Studies Undergraduate and Graduate Certificate Programs. Additionally, she teaches Public Health and Environmental Health Courses focused on Appalachian studies.

One of Dr. Arnold’s interests is the way that the Appalachian region is portrayed in films and in the media, and she draws upon this interest to help others think critically about their own perceptions of the region and, most importantly, where these ideas come from. Complicated portrayals in the media often come up in popular culture in the form of mainstream horror films or “thrill-billy” films. While the film Cocaine Bear is based on a series of true events, Dr. Arnold will discuss how dramatic interpretations of true events can be both problematic and entertaining at the same time.

 

Check out the rest of our Hills & Hollers Series Line-Up

This series is sponsored by University Libraries, College of Health Sciences and Professions, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Honors Tutorial College, OU School of Film, and The Office of Signature Academic Experiences.

 

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