On October 20, the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, in cooperation with the Cinelio Company, will organize a screening of a group of short films from around the world that have won prestigious international awards, as part of its vision to enhance the importance of cinematic culture among its visitors and members.
A member of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation, Dr. Mohammed Salem Al Mazrouei, said: “This distinguished evening constitutes an important cultural hub that clearly reflects our vision and strategy to spread culture and arts and reshape the cinematic and critical taste among members of society, as short films are considered a pioneering platform that allows the expression of visions.” And ideas and societal issues in a short time, which enhances discussion and critical thinking among viewers, which makes it a powerful tool for raising cultural and social awareness,” adding: “We also seek, through this evening full of creativity and uniqueness, to highlight the beauty of cinema and provide an opportunity for our audience to explore new horizons of artistic excellence.” ».
During the cinema evening, the Mohammed bin Rashid Library will display four Arab and international short films translated into English: a Lebanese documentary entitled “Beneath the Wild Blue Sky,” directed by Rula Shams, and a Japanese animated film entitled “Beneath the Wild Blue Sky.” Bite of Bone,” directed by Honami Yano, in addition to an animated film called “The Box,” from Slovenia, directed by Dusan Kastelic, as well as a film from North Korea called “Sprout,” directed by Yoon Ja-eun.
The four films present a group of distinctive experiences from different parts of the world, as they take us on a journey from Lebanon to rescue a great white swan to become part of a man’s life, and move to Japan, where a young girl meditates on her memories of her father at his funeral, to sail to Slovenia, where she discovers the joy of thinking. Outside the box, through creatures living in a box, and finally to North Korea where a young girl begins her first journey to buy bean sprouts for her mother.
Emirati director Nawaf Al Janahi will give a speech highlighting the evening and the short films that will be shown, and their role and importance in the local and international art scene. A discussion session will also be organized with Al Janahi at the end of the evening, opening the door for the audience to highlight their visions and ideas about the films shown.
