The cinema forum continues at the Universidad del Azuay

The 23 of April in the Auditorium of the University of Azuay was shown the second film of the cinema forum programmed for this cycle, according to the agenda of the Department of Gender and the Department of Culture.

In order to create a space for reflection on issues such as gender, feminism and racism, the film "The Help" by director Tate Taylor was screened.

This film is developed around the 60`s years in Mississippi, United States, and deals with the racial, social and economic differences that existed at the time.

Discrimination against African-American people was brutal and conditioned them to adopt a way of life very different from the rest. However, the film has an unexpected twist that calls the audience to reflection.

María del Carmen Calderón, who is in charge of the Gender Department, affirms that the film forum was created so that students know about terms such as gender and feminism so that there is no room for confusion. 

Anna Tripaldi, in charge of the Department of Culture, said that the alliance with the Gender Department has been strategic and that the goal is to reach young people with these activities.

He also informed that the gender agenda will continue indefinitely since it is a priority for the University.

During the current cycle, two more films will be screened. The event is completely free.