World Cinema Day 
World Cinema Day is a high school program of the University of Madison Language Institute and Wisconsin Film Festival that promotes understanding of world cultures and appreciation of the cinematic arts through quality international cinema. World Cinema Day 2009 will take place on Friday, April 3, from 12:45pm-3:00 pm.
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board.
If you would like to help support World Cinema Day's goal of bringing quality international films to high school students, click here.
In the News
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World Cinema Day 2009 a success!
World Cinema Day, on Friday, April 3, featuring the film Football Under Cover, brought over 500 high school students and teachers to consider a cross-cultural feat: a soccer match between women from Germany and Iran. Read more> |
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Football Under Cover film guide now available
We are pleased to announce the World Cinema Day 2009 film guide for Football Under Cover. Authored by UW-Madison faculty, staff and students, the guide is designed to help participating teachers prepare their students for Football Under Cover by providing background information, film analysis and discussion questions. Download the film guide
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Football Under Cover to be featured on Here on Earth
Director David Assmann and others associated with Football Under Cover will talk with Jean Feraca on Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders on Monday, March 30 from 3-4pm, with the recorded version broadcast the same day from 9-10pm. |
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Football Under Cover director to be at World Cinema Day
Football Under Cover director David Assmann will make a guest appearance at World Cinema Day 2009! David will give remarks and answer questions about the making of his film. We are thrilled that David so graciously agreed to make the long journey from Germany to Madison! |
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2009 Film Announced
We are pleased to announce the selection of the 2009 World Cinema Day film: Football Under Cover. A German-made documentary featuring a soccer match between German and Iranian women, Football Under Cover is in German and Persian with English subtitles. More on Football Under Cover>
World Cinema Day 2009 will take place on Friday, April 3, 2009. To sign your school up for WCD 2009, download the application form.
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World Cinema Day 2009 is presented by:
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