The WHO’S GOT THE POWER film and discussion series is carrying on this April in collaboration with Förderverein Filmkultur, at Kino in der Brotfabrik, Bonn.
On April 8th, 2025, 19:00h, the BCDSS will be screening the award-winning documentary THE ILLUSION OF ABUNDANCE, directed by Erika Gonzalez Ramirez and Matthieu Lietaert (Belgium/Brazil 2022).
A powerful indictment of neo-colonialism, the documentary aims to raise awareness of the various manifestations of neo-colonialism in Latin America and to take a stand against environmental destruction and social injustice. The film had its premiere at the European Parliament in October 2022 and went on to win numerous awards in 2023.
Erika Gonzáles Ramírez and Matthieu Lietaert explore who the modern-day conquistadores in Latin America are, why people, and in particular the indigenous population, continue to be exploited, and how powerful players including transnational corporations and institutions can be called to responsibility.
The discussion will be featuring BCDSS members Carla Jaimes Betancourt and Christian Mader, as well as Aline Pereira from the Global Heritage Lab, who will be exploring systems of oppression and modern-day conquistadores in Latin America from historically, culturally, and legally informed points of view.
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8 April 2025, 19:00 start
REGISTRATION:
To help us plan, please REGISTER your attendance by April 7, 2025.
19:00 – 20:25 Screening “The Illusion of Abundance” (original with English subtitles)
20:25 – 20:40 Drinks and quiche
20:40 – 21:40 Discussion / Q&A (in English)
For TRAILER and advance booking of cinema TICKETS, see KINO IN DER BROTFABRIK.
Please note: cinema tickets are also sold onsite (on the door), ca. 20 minutes prior to the screening.
Ticket fees apply (€9 regular/€7 concession).
LOCATION:
Kino in der Brotfabrik Kreuzstraße 16, 53225 Bonn
Image: © BCDSS