Screening of ‘Ordinary Life’ and lecture on ‘Camino’ project

The documentary film ‘Ordinary Life’ was made thanks to the ‘Camino’ project to mark the 20th anniversary of the expansion of the European Union’s borders. The screening of the film will take place on 10 December 2024 and the lecture on the ‘Camino’ the day after. Both events will be free of charge.

The film screening is scheduled for 12 pm at the Student Culture Centre. The documentary ‘Ordinary Life’ was made as part of the year-long ‘Camino’ project. Following the screening, there will be a live Q&A session with the filmmakers, with whom the organisers will connect on-line from the Latvian capital Riga.

On the following day, also at 12 pm, although no longer at the SCC, but in room 206 of the Collegium Maius, a lecture will be given by Prof Stankomir Nicieja, He will outline the story behind the making of the ‘Ordinary Life’ film and talk about the ‘Camino’ project and its significance in the context of the European integration.

This will be another event at the UO under the ‘Camino’ project. The collaboration is made up of as many as eleven partners from Central Europe, who are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the enlargement of the European Union with: Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Screening of the documentary ‘Ordinary Life’:
Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024.
Time: 12.00-13.30
Venue: Student Culture Centre | 95 Katowicka Street, Opole

Lecture on the film and the ‘Camino’ project:
Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Time: 12.00–13.00
Venue: Room 206, Collegium Maius | 11A Kopernika, Opole

‘Ordinary Life’ – a film created by Latvian filmmakers from Very Films. It addresses the challenges and opportunities of joining the European Union. The production presents testimonies of people from the ten countries that joined the EU in 2004, as well as citizens of Ukraine who are on their way to full membership. The main aim of the film is to show the importance of preserving national and cultural identity to deepen European cooperation. The story is based on personal experiences of representatives of different generations: politicians, activists, scientists, artists, as well as young people already born in the united Europe, who offer a fresh perspective on the integration process. The filmmakers drew inspiration from historical research, scientific literature and interviews with experts dealing with European integration and the protection of cultural identity. The production shows both social changes and future prospects, offering a comprehensive view of the process of EU cooperation.