Science in Cinema: Screenings and Tertulia: The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
| Provider: | Host: Cristina Pujades |
| For: | PRBB Residents Only |
| Language: | English; Discussion in English |
Film of Margaret Atwood’s futuristic feminist novel of a dystopian totalitarian state where the few remaining fertile women are forced into sexual slavery and older wives comply to secure a distasteful but secure lifestyle. A disturbing vision that raises issues of women’s roles and power in a future where population fertility is severely threatened. |
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| Contents: | Starring: Natasha Richardson, Robert Duvall, Faye Dunaway, Aidan Quinn |
Watch the film and participate in an informal discussion and reflection on the ethical themes raised and their implications for science. Snacks and drinks provided!
| Dates: | Place/time: | Capacity: | State: | |
| 20th January 2010 |
Sala Xipre (1a planta) 6.15pm |
30 | Look at photos! |
For any questions or comments please email intervals@prbb.org.
