All events for Escape! Imaginary Lands and Magical Reality

The tedium of daily work and the obstacles that block our aspirations have always led people into the fantasy worlds of literature, theater, film, and imaginary journeys, but the confinement and isolation during the COVID pandemic have deepened this long-existing desire for escapism. Fantasies about alternative worlds or magical powers become all the more attractive when travel becomes impossible and even the local theater has to close its doors. This seminar will explore our fascination with imaginary places and with…