An exploration of the man and his ideas, D'ailleurs, Derrida investigates the parallels between Derrida's personal life and work. The film follows Derrida in his home and office, in the classroom, and on his travels as he speaks of the sufferings, challenges, and questions that have conditioned his thought since his childhood in Algeria. The film is woven around readings from his book Circumfession, evoking a number of seemingly disparate themes, including hospitality, religion, sexuality and the place of the subject in philosophy. Incorporating related imagery, D'ailleurs, Derrida includes footage of places Derrida knew in his childhood and adolescence in Algeria, photos of his early life, super-8 footage from the 1960's and 1970's, scenes shot at UCI and in Laguna Beach, and a sequence in Toledo, Spain. This event is free and open to the public.
Early arrival is encouraged.
Self-parking available in UCI Parking Structure 4, directly across from the UCI Student Center.