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In the 4th edition of Qumra in 2018, Andrey Zvyagintsev, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Gianfranco Rosi will deliver Master Classes to upcoming filmmakers from Qatar and around the world, providing them with unique professional development opportunities through the mentoring sessions and development workshops led by film industry experts.
In addition, defining films will be screened to public audiences, sharing artistic inspirations of world-renowned masters of cinema. For the filmmakers that make up the Qumra delegates, the programme provides invaluable access to the finest works in global cinema by true vanguards of the industry.
Fatma Al Remaihi, CEO of Doha Film Institute (DFI), said: 'The fourth edition of Qumra is blessed to welcome three distinguished auteurs of world cinema, true masters who have presented standout films that reflect our world today through thought-provoking messages and discussions. It is an honour to host the Masters of the first three DFI dedicated industry event Qumra 2018, namely Andrey Zvyagintsev, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Gianfranco Rosi, filmmakers who have redefined storytelling.
Elia Suleiman, Artistic Advisor added: 'Films by such masters touch the soul unlike any other. Apichatpong Weerasethakul's films express a rich poetic beauty that can only come with deep contemplation and meditation. A profound window into modern Russian society, Andrey Zvyagintsev's films shine with an unsettling narrative brilliance. Gianfranco Rosi presents a gritty reality with a gravitas that holds you to an unavoidable empathy. All three Masters are exceptional filmmakers who define what it is to continuously elevate the standards of world cinema.
Andrey Zvyagintsev
Russian auteur Andrey Zvyagintsev represents the new generation in Russian cinema with accomplished works such as Leviathan (2014) winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes and nominated for the Academy Award and took the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2017 with Loveless (2017), which also won Best Film in the Official Competition at London Film Festival.
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Apichatpong Weerasethakul is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary cinema. His work has garnered widespread international recognition and numerous awards, including a Cannes Palme d'Or in 2010 for Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives.
Tropical Malady won the Cannes Jury Prize in 2004 and Blissfully Yours won the Cannes Un Certain Regard Prize in 2002. Syndromes and a Century (2006) was recognised as one of the best films of the last decade in several 2010 polls. His first feature, Mysterious Object at Noon (2000), has been restored by Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Foundation.
Apichatpong began making films and video shorts in 1994 and completed his first feature in 2000.
Gianfranco Rosi
Born in Asmara, Eritrea, Gianfranco Rosi won the Orizzonti Prize at Venice Film Festival with his first feature film, Below Sea Level (2008), shot in Slab City, California. The film also went on to win the Grand Prix and the Prix des Jeunes at the Cinéma du Réel festival in 2009.
In 2010, El Sicario, Room 164 - a film-interview about a killer turned informer from the Mexican drug cartels - won prize. In 2013, his documentary feature Sacro Gra won the Golden Lion.
In 2016, his documentary, Fuoccoamare (Fire at Sea) won the Golden Bear at the 2016 Berlinale, as well as the European Film Award for best documentary. In 2017, the film received the Oscar nomination for Best Documentary.
There are two remaining 2018 Qumra masters to be confirmed.
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