Science-Fiction Movies and Discussion Series: Sonja Brentjes - Wizards, Lunatics and Heroes: Scientists and Their Crafts in Movies

Sabanci University 

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

History Seminar

Prof.Dr. Sonja Brentjes

presents a film discussion series titled

Wizards, Lunatics and Heroes: Scientists and Their Crafts in Movies

This series, which will be presented throughout the Spring 2009 term, aims to observe a variety of noteworthy 20th century science-fiction movies and analyze the impact of natural sciences upon popular minds by discussing them within their relevant historical context.

Week 1 (February 18, 2009, Wednesday):

Habeas Corpus (1928) (only the beginning)

Le Voyage Dans La Lune (1902) (the entire film)

After the lecture:

The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) 

Date: February 18, Wednesday

Time: 15:40-18:30

Room: IC 2011