The Cinematheque Passion is going to present you New America Cinema: Cinema of Possibilities—the first film festival of Modern American films in Macau, in January of 2018. Inviting Mr. Francisco Lo, co-founder of Film Monitor, an independent film review journal in Houston, US. Multicultural themes are the features in this festival and selected ten widely acclaimed American films, to unfold a modern America for you. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the United States has played a significant role in world cinema. New America Cinema: Cinema of Possibilities staged for 3 weeks, at the Cinematheque Passion. The festival will be unveiled with The Love Witch, directed by Anna Biller, which made a great reputation in the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Besides, the other nine films have received praises from all over the world.
When: January 13–28
Where: Cinematheque Passion
How much: MOP $60 (standard ticket), 50% discount full-time students or senior citizens aged 65
In addition to enjoying the films, Dr. Derek Lam, the lecturer at the University of Hong Kong has been invited to hold a seminar named “From Hollywood to Art House: American Cinema at the Forefront”. Hoping that through this seminar will deepen the viewers’understanding of modern America cinema culture. The talk will be held at the screening room of Cinematheque Passion it will be conducted in Cantonese with English simultaneous interpretation.
When: 2:30pm–4:00pm, Saturday, January 13
Where: Screening room, Cinematheque Passion
How much: Free
For more information please call +853 2852 2585 or email [email protected] or visit www.cinematheque-passion.mo