LSE Arts/Centre for the Study of Global Governance Talking Pictures series
Date: Thursday 4 June 2009
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: New Theatre, East Building
Speaker: Renzo Martens
Renzo Martens will present a special screening of his film Episode III, (88 minutes). Episode III - 'Enjoy Poverty' investigates the emotional and economic value of Africa's most lucrative export: filmed poverty. As with more traditional African exports such as cocoa and gold, the suppliers of this new African commodity hardly benefit from it at all. Deep in the interiors of the Congo, Dutch artist Renzo Martens launches an emancipatory programme that helps the poor become aware of their primary capital resource: poverty. Over several years, Martens single handedly undertakes an epic journey. Combining investigative journalism, satire and self awareness in a deeply singular view, Episode III - 'Enjoy Poverty' is ingeniously provocative and ironic, despite the sad reflection staring back in the mirror that he holds up.
Renzo Martens studied at the Catholic University at Nijmegen and the Vrije Universiteit, Brussels. Episode III was recently exhibited at Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam and was screened as part of the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam.
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