25th International SERCIA Conference
Trouble on Screen will examine the ways in which trouble is represented on big and small screens, as well as how film and television production can inspire or provoke trouble in terms of audience reception. Additionally, it will explore how the screen itself as a medium can become “troubled”, questioning the reliability of what is reflected there or making aesthetic use of blurring, murkiness or obscurity.
Janet Staiger
Theoretician and Historian of American Film and Television, Janet Staiger is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Radio-Television-Film and in Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Professor Staiger is the author of numerous books on reception, including Perverse Spectators: The Practices of Film Reception.
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Timothy Corrigan
Timothy Corrigan is a Professor of English and Cinema Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. His work in Cinema Studies has focused on contemporary international cinema and documentary film. His most recent publications include The Essay Film: From Montaigne, After Marker.
Hotels
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SAINT LOUIS **
6 rue Algesiras
Little hotel 250m away from the faculty. Family spirit. Free wifi. 55€ per night, breakfast buffet for 6,90€.
24 rue de l’Harteloire
Hotel 500m away from the faculty. Family spirit. Free wifi. 56€ per night, buffet breakfast included.
ABALYS **
7 avenue Georges Clémenceau
Modern hotel 200m away from the train station, from 49,50€ per night breakfast not included (+15€). Free wifi and public parking (4€ per day).
CITOTEL BREST **
4 Boulevard Gambetta
Hotel 2 min away from the train station and 5 min away from the faculty, offering a sea view. From 49,90€ per night and breakfast buffet at 8,90€.
IBIS CENTRE ***
13 rue de Siam
Hotel 1km away from the faculty (tram stop in front of the hotel). Modern and affordable. Free wifi. 89€ per night, breakfast for 9,90€.
LE CONTINENTAL ****
Square De La Tour D'Auvergne,
Art Deco style hotel, 600m away from the faculty. Free wifi. From 99€ per night, buffet breakfast for 15€.
→ 10% discount on online bookings with the code SERCIA¹
LA PAIX ****
32 rue Algesiras
Luxury hotel 250m away from the faculty, friendly atmosphere. Free wifi. From 100€ per night, breakfast for 15€.
MERCURE ****
2 rue Yves Collet
Modern and elegant hotel overlooking the bay or the city. Near the train station and 500m away from the faculty. Free wifi. 112€ per night, breakfast included.
OCEANIA ****
82 rue de Siam
Luxury hotel, well-known, 350m away from the Faculty and with direct access to the "rue de Siam" and tram stations. Restaurant on the ground floor. Free Wifi. 117€ per night.
→ 10% discount on online bookings with the code SERCIA¹
AMIRAUTÉ ****
41 rue Branda
Luxury hotel with refined and cosy rooms. Access to "rue Jean Jaurès" and tram stations. Free Wifi. From 86€ per night.
→ 10% discount on online bookings with the code SERCIA¹
¹Promotional code only available on rates labelled "Best flexible rate - Breakfast included". Please fill in the code during the reservation by clicking on "add a promo code"
Restaurant Suggestions
In order to satisfy you at all lunches and at the gala diner (special diets and allergies), here is a form to fill up by every participant before August the 15th.
All lunches and Thursday’s dinner are provided during the conference. For other times, here is a list of local restaurants we have tested for you.
Travel Information
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By plane: The city of Brest has an airport for domestic flights and international ones. From Paris or Bordeaux, the flight time is about one hour. The airport is 15 minutes away by taxi from te faculty (taxi fare is around 20€ at the number: 02 98 801 801). It is possible to get to Brest via the Bibus shuttle (ticket of 1.60€ valid for 1 hour). The Bibus shuttle will drop you off at the tramway station Porte de Guipavas . To go the faculty, get off at the Liberté stop.
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By train: Brest train station is located in the city centre, close to many hotels and the University. A journey from Paris (Gare Montparnasse) to Brest takes about 4 hours.
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By car: If you choose to come by car, it is important to know that there is a charge for parking in the city centre. For more information, we recommend this website.
Download the provisional program here
Wednesday, September 4th
11:00 (room C219)
Sercia Board Meeting
13:00 (room C012)
Registration and coffee
13:30 (room B001)
Welcoming speech
Thursday, September 5th
8:30 (room C012)
Coffee & pastries
10:30 - 11:00 (room C012)
Coffee break & refreshments
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch at the Restaurant Universitaire of the Faculté de Lettres et Sciences Humaines et Sociales
14:00 - 15:00 at room B001
Keynote speaker : Janet Staiger - Under the Influence : Trouble in the Audience // Chair: Elizabeth Mullen
15:00 - 15:30 (room C012)
Coffee break & refreshments
16:00 - 16:30 (room C012)
Coffee break & refreshments
16:30 - 17:30 at room B001
Keynote speaker : Tim Corrigan - Troubling Documentaries // Chair: Anne-Marie Paquet Deyris
18:30 at the Bibliothèque Universitaire
Cocktail reception
20:00 at the restaurant Aux Tours du Château
3 boulevard des français Libres
Conference dinner
Friday, September 6th
9:00 (room C012)
Coffee & pastries
10:30 - 10:45 (room C012)
Coffee break & refreshments
12:45 - 14:30
Lunch at the Restaurant Universitaire of the Faculté de Lettres et Sciences Humaines et Sociales
10:45 - 12:45 (room B001)
General Assembly
16:30 (room B001)
Final remarks
To complete your registration for the 25th International SERCIA Conference, please click on this link and follow the instructions.
Please register by August 15th.
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