Paisan, a 1946 Italian film directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Cinephiles are invited to join Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) “Watching the Classics” online programme to deepen their understanding on film history. The lecture series will be presented by renowned Richard Peña.
The sixth session will focus on the Italian 1946 film Paisan, directed by Roberto Rossellini. The lecture is on August 23, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. It is open to applicants over the age of 18.
“In the monthly sessions, Professor Peña will present a given film within its aesthetic, economic, technological and social/political context, detailing each director’s formal techniques while teasing out the implications of these artistic and technical decisions,” DFI explained. It added: “During the lecture, select images and clips will be included for discussion, and participants will be able to send Professor Peña questions, which will be addressed at the end of each session.”
The lecture will “explore wide-range series of international cinematic landmarks, exploring this idea of the “classical narrative” in several contexts. Topics to be explored each week include: The transition to sound cinema, the increasing role of governments in film production, the impact of World War II, and the impact of notions of “realism” and “modernism” on filmmakers and audiences.”
Fee for the lecture is at QR70 and for those who have a Qatar Museum’s Culture Pass, they will have a 20 percent discount or QR56. Applicants who want to register may visit the institute’s website dohafilminstitute.com
DFI also reminded participants that after registering, they may request an appointment to view the featured film at its office by emailing [email protected]. This is only for those living in the country.
In ‘Paisan’, Director Rossellini and a team of screenwriters created six separate films that together chronicled the trajectory of American and Allied armed forces up the Italian peninsula, chronicling the suspicions, misunderstandings, but also the friendships and even love that emerged between Italians and their foreign liberators in the long, bloody war to end fascism.
Meanwhile, the Doha Film Institute also announced that its internship programme is now open for the following departments: Postproduction, Cinema Projection and Film Production. Interested individuals who want to kickstart their career in the film industry may send their CV with the cover letter, Qatar ID to [email protected]
