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The cinema, the cinema theatre<\/em>, is a world of its own, a suspended universe where alternative realities come to life<\/strong>, one journeys uncumbered by space and time, often towards worlds similar to our own, many other times towards distant and unimaginable galaxies<\/strong> (or only imaginable due to their cinematic presence), towards heavenly or dystopian destinations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Worlds within endless worlds but – here comes the paradox! – cinema is a space that is extremely intimate, extremely human. Because it contains exciting tales of possible lives. Because it welcomes the humanity of a group of spectators who have decided to share a viewing experience, to become one in front of the big screen, bringing with them to a single place the passions, frustrations and desires of their individual existences. Because the cinema is a mirror reflecting the author’s vision, and their cultural, social, and political milieu.<\/p>\n Cinema is always topical, precisely because it brings realities to life, makes them concrete. Cinema is topical, even from works from one hundred years ago. Cinema is a magic box of exchange and sharing<\/strong>, a collector of fictional stories and lived lives, always in the process of becoming.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Speaking of cinema, here are three films<\/strong> (in the presence of the filmmakers)<\/strong> from the festival programme that are worth noting down, in the ‘Documents and Documentaries<\/strong><\/a>‘ section:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday 24th June, 2.45 pm, Auditorium DAMSLab – Book here\/Buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n Sunday 25th June, 3.00 pm, Auditorium DAMSLab – Book here\/Buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>The world premiere of a great little documentary. The director follows the extraordinary story of the construction of the Cin\u00e9ma Laika, the first cinema in Karkkila, a small town north of Helsinki. At the head of the ambitious undertaking is Aki Kaurism\u00e4ki, supported by a small team of local workers. In the background, the wonder of the locals.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>The story of Scala, the legendary London cinema, active from 1978 to 1993. Archive footage, eye-popping movie clips and the testimonies of the Scala\u2019s audience members who went on to become famous filmmakers, musicians, writers, artists, actors and activists, combine in this universal shout-out to the power of cinemas to inspire impressionable young minds and create a sense of community among outsiders. \u201cThe Scala had magic; it was like joining a club, a very secret club like a biker gang or something. It\u2019s like they were a country club for criminals and lunatics and people that were high. Which is a good way to see movies\u201d (John Waters).<\/p>\n