University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: World Cinema Day

2026 World Cinema Day: Connecting K-12 Students to Global Narratives

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For over two decades, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Film Festival and UW-Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) has connected Wisconsin students with global cultures through the big screen. This year, World Cinema Day saw its reach expand even further. While last year’s screening brought 250 students to the theater, the event on …

World Cinema Day: Middle and High School Students Explore Global Cinema at the Barrymore Theatre

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On April 4, Madison’s historic Barrymore Theatre came alive with the magic of international storytelling as over 250 students from across Wisconsin gathered for the annual World Cinema Day. This event, sponsored by the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC) and held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Film Festival, offered a unique cinematic experience with the …