Best of both worlds: One of the finest movies of the festival, preluded by an introduction by one of the greatest academics of Erasmus University. Philosopher Marli Huijer will introduce Memoir of a Snail, the newest film by Academy Award winner Adam Elliot. Does overcoming adversity make us human? How do we come out of our shell? And how can we be free, despite our circumstances? Can we find true happiness?
- Date
- Wednesday 5 Feb 2025, 19:00 - 21:00
- Type
- Lecture
- Spoken Language
- English
- Location
Pathe Schouwburgplein
Memoir of a Snail is a heartfelt claymation in which eccentric characters, playful animation and a distinct but fun visual humor create a wonderful universe in which lost souls really do have a chance to redeem themselves and find happiness. It’s a bittersweet film that captures the very essence of what it means to be human and acts as a reminder that one must learn to enjoy the life one has been given. Marli Huijer will show us how philosophy can guide us through the hardest moments of life.
When introverted Grace and her fire-breathing twin Gilbert are placed in the care of wildly different foster families it seems like tragedy will mark their lives forever, though the siblings stay in touch through letters. As the years pass the siblings’ lives take divergent paths and they grapple with romance, creative pursuits and tragedy, but their bond remains unbroken.
Prof. dr. Marli Huijer is Emeritus Professor of Public Philosophy at the Erasmus School of Philosophy of the Erasmus University Rotterdam, chair of Stichting Maand van de Filosofie (Philosophy Month), columnist for daily newspaper Trouw and former “Denker des Vaderlands”. Huijer's research focuses on the philosophy of man and culture. She is particularly interested in the question of how people come to order. Does ordering society make us human?
Memoir of a Snail I Adam Elliot I 95 minutes I Australia I 2024 I With among others Nick Cave
This Tiger College is a collaboration between International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) and Studium Generale.
The exact time and location of this event will be announced soon.
- More information
Date: Wednesday 5 February
Time: +/- 19:00 – 21:00 (exact time be confirmed)
Location: Pathé Schouwburgplein (exact room to be confirmed)
Ticket sales via IFFR.com starts 16 January
