Event Overview
The Macao Central Library presents a thematic screening series, selecting outstanding films from its DVD collection. Each session includes film screenings followed by sharing, discussion, and introductions to related reading materials, allowing for a deeper understanding of the multi-layered meanings behind the films.
Event Details
- Dates: August 15, 16, 29, 30, 2015
- Time: 15:00 – 18:00
- Venue: Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
- Host: Ng Chi Ying – A seasoned film enthusiast with years of experience writing about film and music.
- Admission: Free
- Online Registration: https://www.icm.gov.mo/eform/event
- Phone Registration: 2837 7117 (during library opening hours)
- Registration Start Date: July 22, 2015, from 10:00
- Seating is limited, first-come, first-served.
- Enquiries: 2837 7117
- Event Details: www.library.gov.mo
August Theme: Art Documentaries
This month's screenings feature four films documenting the unwavering pursuit of ideals by different artists. Through these realistic stories, we glimpse into the artists' inner worlds, broaden our horizons through their unique perspectives and practices, and engage in meaningful dialogue with society through the lens of art.
Screening Schedule & Film Details
August 15: Pianomania
- Language: German
- Subtitles: Chinese, English, German
- Duration: 93 minutes
- Synopsis: Follows Stefan Knupfer, Vienna's chief piano tuner, on his challenging and fascinating quest for the perfect piano sound. The film captures the legendary story of a piano tuner and features world-renowned Viennese concert halls.
August 16: Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Chinese, English
- Duration: 106 minutes / Rated R (contains nudity)
- Synopsis: Documents the preparation and execution of Marina Abramović's major 2012 retrospective at MoMA, New York. The film captures her powerful, silent performances and a poignant reunion with her former partner, Ulay.
August 29: How much does your building weigh, Mr. Foster?
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Traditional Chinese, English
- Duration: 76 minutes
- Synopsis: Chronicles the life and visionary work of renowned British architect Norman Foster, exploring his iconic projects and the inspiration behind them, from Beijing Airport to the Millau Viaduct.
August 30: Manufactured Landscapes
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Duration: 83 minutes
- Synopsis: Follows Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky to industrial sites in developing nations, capturing the staggering scale of human impact on the environment through factories, recycling villages, and massive engineering projects like the Three Gorges Dam.
