Professor David Peimer
Genghis Khan: “Man of the Millennium’’ (Washington Post) in History and Film
Summary
The Washington Post acclaimed Genghis Khan (1162–1227) as the “man of the millennium” who “embodied the half-civilized, half-savage duality of the human race.” His vast conquests stretched from Central Asia to Central Europe and covered 16% of the planet’s landmass. His brutal military methods killed millions yet his conquests also facilitated unheard of political, commercial, and cultural exchange over a vast area. In this bravura presentation we will look at the life of this ruthless and remarkably complex man in film and history.
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing in New York, UK, Berlin, EU Parliament (Brussels), Athens, Budapest, Zululand and more. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published widely with books including: Armed Response: Plays from South Africa, the digital book, Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.