Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Film ties between Italy and Lanka I Srimal Fernando I On Line



 

Film ties between Italy and Lanka

By Srimal Fernando



The Italian Embassy in Colombo brought some impressive films and professional short-film makers to promote Italian culture and strengthen the cultural ties between the two countries.
The three day Italian Sri Lankan Film Festival was screened at the Multiplex Cine City from October 19 followed by an awards ceremony. On the occasion of the screening the experienced Italian short film making directors, Paola Randi and Stefano Martina conducted a workshop for young Sri Lankan short-film makers. Sri Lankan movie director Boodee Keerthisena also joined the workshop to share his expertise.
Together with the short film makers the Italian Ambassador Fabrizio Pio Arpea, and Managing Director of Colombo Courtyard Arun Thapar was also present on the occasion. This first Film festival between the countries was held with a motive to increase the importance of issues and subjects relating to migration. This year’s Film festival commenced with a screening of an Italian classic movie by Michelangelo Antonioni.
It was a tribute to the great legend whose birth centenary falls this year. It was well received by the audience and their interest was evident by the viewers who were present for the screening.
Into paradiso and Mille Soya were the major movies screened at the festival. The award winning South Asian Premiere, Into paradiso, directed Paola Randi, with powerful cinematic performances the Sri Lankan actor Anthony Saman was an exceptional movie at the festival. The other movie Mille Soya, directed by Boodee Keerthisena, was also popular amongst the viewers.
 ( Source : http://life.dailymirror.lk/other/local-chatter/3289-film-ties-between-italy-and-lanka.html )

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