Travelling Screens: the James Bond saga and the construction of stereotypical tourist spots
Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances and serious personal issues affecting Dr Simona Pezzano, the Workshop unfortunately had to be cancelled.
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Lecture: Dr. Simona Pezzano
Target audience: All students enrolled in bachelor's and master's degree programs
Maximum number of partecipants: 50
Workshop language:
english
Subscription: Closed
Content:
Each James Bond film can be regarded as a journey that takes the spectator to a tourist destination: From the first films of the 1960s – which were like postcards of exotic places for Western audiences – to the latest episodes of the saga – which are more closely linked to exclusive luxury tourism experiences – the archetypal representations of tourism found in the James Bond films are exemplary case studies for analysing the role of cinema in promoting travel destinations.
Through a mirror reflecting cultural change within contemporary Western societies, this workshop aims to explore how the saga reflects, and at the same time influences, the evolution of tourism practices and their narratives.
Dates:
- Tuesday, 06/05/2025, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Update: the lesson has been cancelled
- Tuesday, 13/05/2025, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, 20/05/2025, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
All classes will be held in classroom 131