Project won the first ERC to study the Philosophy of Cinema
As part of the “Anime Philosophy Lab”, will feature the screening of selected episodes of Devilman Crybaby (2018), directed by Yuasa Masaaki, followed by a lecture with Thomas Lamarre (University of Chicago), moderated by Patrícia Castello Branco (Ifilnova). Free entrance!
CINEMA SESSION
Devilman Crybaby (2018), directed by Yuasa Masaaki (selected episodes, approximately 120 min.)
Production: Science Saru. Netflix. Age rating: 18+
SYNOPSIS
Fudo Akira merges with the demon Amon, transforming into Devilman, while his friend Asuka Ryo leads Earth into a war between humans and demons. The new adaptation of the famous manga of Nagai Go is one of the most striking and intellectually stimulating productions of contemporary Japanese animation for television.
GUEST SPEAKER
Thomas Lamarre (University of Chicago)
Organization: Susana Viegas, Lucas Ferraço Nassif, Patrícia Castello Branco and Vasco Baptista Marques.