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The Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) in cooperation with the public relations agency “Golin Riga” organizes the series of panel discussions “Conversations on the big screen” in order to actualize the potential of cultural experiences, especially cinema, to promote public participation. The topic of each discussion is related to one of the films of the festival, and they will take place after their screenings in “Splendid Palace” and “Forum Cinemas” cinemas.
The purpose of the discussion cycle “Conversations on the big screen” is not only to discuss films and their content, but also to evaluate the topics reflected in cinematographic works in a wider context – in the context of events in the world and in Latvia. Films will serve as a catalyst for airing controversial, multifaceted and often difficult issues, but they can play a decisive role in the development of public and civic opinion.
“When we watch a movie, we not only have fun, but also focus on society and our fellow human beings. These cinematographic works can reveal different points of view and inspire reflection on the human experience, as well as promote dialogue on current issues such as human rights, xenophobia, environmental protection and gender equality. Thus, cinema not only takes us away from everyday worries, but can also be an important tool in the overall development and education of society,”
says Dāvis Sakne, director of public relations agency “Golin Rīga”.
This year’s survey conducted by RIGA IFF and the public research company “Norstat Latvija” concluded that approximately half (49%) of Latvian residents believe that cultural events reduce the division of society, but at the same time, 59% of respondents express their belief that state and local government funding for culture is insufficient.
“Conversations after film screenings and discussions on topics relevant to society are an essential part of the festival experience. They not only add to the cultural and entertainment experience, but also contribute to a deeper understanding of the art of cinema and its connection with real life. Discussions in which experts are invited to share their thoughts, experiences and emotions about what they have seen help to see more clearly the connection between the art of cinema and the everyday life of the audience, broaden the audience’s viewpoints and develop critical thinking.
says Liene Treimane, head of the Riga International Film Festival.
In the study, more than every third (39%) respondent admitted that his views and beliefs were once influenced by watching a movie. When asked which cultural sectors most reduce division and call for understanding between different groups of society, at least half (51%) of the respondents name music as the primary one. More than one in four (29%) residents rank the theater in the second place, while 27% of people give the cinema the third place.
During the festival, as part of the discussion cycle, discussions are planned after ten films.
on October 13, at At 19.00 in the small hall of the “Splendid Palace” cinema there will be a screening of the film “Totem”, after which the discussion will take place “Death. Yours and mine? Our?”, which was made in cooperation with the foundation “Hospiss LV”. Anthropologist Ilze Mileiko, board member of the foundation “Hospiss LV” Ilze Zosule and chaplain Agnese Megne will take part in the discussion.
on October 14, at At 18.30 in the small hall of the “Splendid Palace” cinema there will be a screening of the film “Love and divorce“, but after that the discussion will take place “Divorce emotional hygiene”, which was made in cooperation with the Swedish Embassy. Gatis Smidrovskis, a member of the board of the association “Tēvi”, film director Moda Nīkander, as well as the main characters of the documentary – Johans Kristiansons and Lena Carlsons – will take part in the discussion. The discussion is held in English.
on October 14, at At 20.30 in the 5th auditorium of the “Forum Cinemas” cinema there will be a screening of the film “Luka”, which will be followed by a discussion “To be a jackass. Pressure? A curse?“. Journalist and national guard Gustavs Terzens, board member of “Ascendum” association Gatis Vectirāns, psychotherapist Artūrs Utināns will take part in the discussion.
on October 15, at At 17.30 in the 2nd auditorium of the “Forum Cinemas” cinema there will be a screening of the film “Four small adults“, but after that the discussion will take place “Relationships 2.0: What is a family?“. Psychotherapist Agija Tomme, fashion stylist Indra Salceviča and psychologist Kristīne Balode will take part in the discussion.
on October 16, at At 18.00 in the small hall of the “Splendid Palace” cinema there will be a screening of the film “Club Zero”, followed by a discussion “Follow or trace. That was not the question?“. Psychiatrist Rita Kuznetsova, content creator Raimonds Leja, head of the Children and Youth Mental Health Center, child psychiatrist Nikita Bezborodovs will take part in the discussion.
on October 17, at At 18.00 in the small hall of the “Splendid Palace” cinema there will be a screening of the film “By the end of the night”, which is followed by a discussion “Accept otherwise. What is “accept”? What is “different”?”, which was made in cooperation with researchers from “Norstat Latvija”. Raivo Vilcāns, chairman of the board of “Skalbes” Association, social anthropologist Klāvs Sedlenieks, business development director of Collex, RSU doctoral student Deniss Aleksandrs Ševeļovs and head of research company AS “Norstat Latvija” Linda Ezera will take part in the discussion.
on October 18, at At 18.00 in the small hall of the “Splendid Palace” cinema there will be a screening of the film “Sisterhood of the Black Bath”, but it will be followed by a discussion “Body memory. Femininity and Ritual“. The editor-in-chief of Lilita and Lilit Look magazines, drama therapist Kristīne Rudzinska, writer Inga Grenzberga, bather Santa Matveja and shaman Inin Nini will take part in the discussion.
on October 20, at At 19.00 in the 2nd auditorium of the “Forum Cinemas” cinema there will be a screening of the film “Let the river flow“, but after that the discussion will take place “The universally specific: The history and zeitgeist of the Lesser Cynthia and the Greater VesuviusThe senior expert of the NATO Strategic Communication Excellence Center (Stratcom) Tomas Pildegovićs, Golin Riga strategic consultant Elviss Zants, associate professor of Riga Stradins University Ilva Skulte, TV3 presenter Kristīne Garklāva will take part in the discussion.
on October 21, at 16.00 will be held in the small hall of the “Splendid Palace” cinema Screening of short films and commercials by Roy Andersonfollowed by a discussion “The curse of advertising – the art of advertising“. Creative director and director Una Rosenbaum, Golin Riga creative director Anete Ķestere, director Roberts Kuļenko, McCann Riga partner and creative director Valters Jonāts will take part in the discussion.
on October 22, at 19.00 in the small hall of the cinema “Splendid Palace” will be held “Eternal daughter” screening followed by a discussion “Our Daughters – Our Mothers: XX Mystery and Reality Today“. Psychologist, board member of “Skalbe” society Santa Laimiņa, writer Dace Rukšāne, psychologist Diāna Zande and psychotherapist Ginta Ratniece will take part in the discussion.
RIGA IFF
2023-10-11 10:00:58
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