Katara and Doha Film Institute (DFI) will screen Oscar-winning Iranian film A Separation from June 12 to 18 at Katara Drama Theatre, Building 16.
Cultural partners Katara and DFI, following their successful collaboration on the Doha Tribeca Film Festival and TEDx Doha Summit, aim to provide Doha audiences with the best in world and independent filmmaking through the monthly Katara DFI Cinema initiative.
Ludmila Cvikova, Head of International Programming at DFI, said: “Every year there are gems that are produced outside of the conventional studio system, and we are honoured to be able to screen a selection of them in Doha. A Separation deservedly won massive recognition from international critics and audiences alike, and Doha audiences will appreciate its powerful take on family and society.”
Dr Emad Sultan, Cultural Affairs Director, Katara said: “Doha is fast becoming a cultural hots-pot, and we at Katara are proud to be able to provide some of the most innovative screenings and events. Our partnership with DFI has allowed us to boost Doha’s cinema culture by showcasing the best films from our region and beyond, and we look forward to continuing the trend with this year’s screening series.”
A Separation centres around the disintegration of the marriage of Nader and Simin, an upper middle class couple in Tehran. The film is Iran’s first Oscar winner; prior to its 2012 Best Foreign Language Oscar, the film also won Golden Globe Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category, and the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival Golden Bear for best film as well as the Silver Bear for Best Actress and Best Actor.
This release is supported by the film’s Middle East Distributors, MC Distribution and Teleview International. For show timings, visit the DFI website: www.dohafilminstitute.com
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