Philosophy PhD Bia Antunes brings “The Thinking Screen” to two free talks at Sesc venues in Rio de Janeiro this April.
What happens when philosophy meets cinema? That’s the central question behind “Philosophy and Cinema: A Vital Encounter”, a free lecture coming to Rio de Janeiro on two dates: April 15 at Sesc Duque de Caxias and April 16 at Arte Sesc Flamengo.
The speaker is Bia Antunes, Doctor of Philosophy from the Université de Toulouse II and UERJ, and co-founder of the cultural project Filosofia & Arte. She will present the key ideas from the book “A Tela que Pensa: Filosofia, Cinema e Vida” (The Thinking Screen: Philosophy, Cinema, and Life), co-authored with fellow philosophy PhD Luame Cerqueira.
Cinema as a way of thinking
At the heart of the book is the idea that cinema has a unique capacity to think through images, narratives, and rhythms. Far beyond entertainment, the cinematic language can reveal dimensions of human existence that written words rarely reach.
Drawing on major filmmakers and thinkers, Bia will show how aesthetic and philosophical wonder can illuminate aspects of life never previously explored. The talk is not just a film analysis — it’s an invitation to active questioning and new ways of engaging with the world.
A response to the age of information overload
In a digital era defined by information overload and shallow content consumption, the book — and now the lecture — offers a necessary pause for critical thinking and reflection. The goal is to move beyond passive screen consumption and encourage new, more meaningful ways of interacting with reality.
The aim is to encourage questioning and new ways of interacting with the world and finding wonder in it.
The event is open to young people and adults curious about literature, philosophy, cinema, and the arts — no prior knowledge required. Both sessions will feature Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) interpreters, making them fully accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees.
Event Info
- Talk: “Philosophy and Cinema: A Vital Encounter”
- 1st session: April 15 (Wednesday), 2 PM — Sesc Duque de Caxias, Rua General Argolo, 47, Centro, Duque de Caxias
- 2nd session: April 16 (Thursday), 4 PM — Arte Sesc Flamengo, Rua Marquês de Abrantes, 99, Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Age rating: 14+
- Admission: Free
- Accessibility: Libras sign language interpreter provided
