On 3 and 4 December, Paderborn University will host an international conference on the topic of "Totgelacht: Humor und Ironie in der lateinamerikanischen Krimiliteratur". The event will examine how Latin American authors, filmmakers and comic artists use humour to address critical issues, break taboos and initiate social change. The conference will take place in rooms I 1.404 and B 3.231. Registration is possible by e-mail to resul.karaca@uni-paderborn.de, all lectures will be held in Spanish.

During the conference, crime narratives in literature, comics, animated films and "classic" cinema films will be examined from different perspectives, which together guarantee a comprehensive treatment of the new field of research. Based on this foundation, a new perspective on the current hybrid cultural processes in Latin America will be opened up. In this way, the organisers want to contribute to promoting an understanding of cultural diversity, opening up a view of non-European realities and stimulating social discussions.

The conference is being organised by Prof. Dr Sabine Schmitz from Paderborn University, Prof. Dr Daniel Verdú Schumann from Universidad Carlos III in Madrid and Prof. Dr Dante Barrientos Tecún from Université Aix Marseille.

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