World in the Mirror of Cinema — Lecturer Noa Manheim

Jane Austen — on money, feminism and romance. Jane Austen was not only the mother of the romantic comedy but also a subversive writer who well understood that economic freedom is essential to a woman's status. We will trace her life, her work and the way she influenced generations of women to this day. Lecturer: Noa Manheim — literature and screenplay editor, essayist, publicist and culture researcher. Film: "Bridget Jones's Diary" (Ireland / USA / UK, 2001 | 97 min). From an 8-session lecture series: "World in the Mirror of Cinema." Each session — a lecture and a feature film. * Film substitutions possible due to screening rights.