DCEFF | CROWS

DCEFF in collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Forum Washington D.C. (ACF DC) proudly presents by Martin Schilt at the Embassy of Austria.

This Austrian documentary introduces the audience to crows as our chroniclers, pursuing the thesis that corvids have built up a collective knowledge of human history thanks to their extraordinary cognitive abilities.

Crows and ravens have accompanied and watched us since the dawn of human history. They have seen our first steps walking upright and heard our first articulated sounds. They have conquered new continents with us and experienced all our wars and battles. They celebrate weddings with us, feed on the remnants of romantic picnics and wild parties, and make themselves at home on the garbage dumps of the megacities or as companions of the garbage collectors.

Crows and ravens follow us because we are the best hunters, the cruelest warriors, the biggest exploiters, the most wasteful consumers. There is always enough to eat near us. Almost everywhere where people live, there are also corvids - and they're increasing in numbers.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Film screening starts at 7:00 p.m.

Wine reception before the start of the film.

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Please bring a photo I.D.

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Latecomer Policy: Please be advised that there can be no further admittance once the event has started.

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Seating is not guaranteed.

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Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These might be used by ACF DC for marketing and promotional purposes in its publications, on its website and in social media, or in any third-party publication.

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Parking on International Court is available after 6:30 pm (for the duration of the event), or on 36th Street (access to the Embassy through the park behind the building). Van Ness Metro (Red Line) is a short distance away.

Host or Publisher Austrian Cultural Forum Washington