Montréal, February 26, 2013 – For the fourth year in a row, Concordia University is a partner in the International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA). The 31st edition takes place March 14 through 24. With its renowned Faculty of Fine Arts and Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, Concordia University’s well-established association with arts and culture is upheld by its association with FIFA.
This collaboration between Concordia University and FIFA reflects a common desire to open doors to the world. The intention is to appeal to Montreal’s various cultural groups and engage the interest and enthusiasm of the university community in works featuring art and artists from Montreal and elsewhere.
Nearly 250 films from more than 30 countries are on the festival program this year. A varied selection of films from the rich programming will be shown at venues across the city including Concordia’s J.A. De Sève Cinema.
A highlight of the programming is the screening of the documentary, Portrait of Wally – a joint Concordia-FIFA event. Painted by Egon Schiele and inspired by his love for his mistress Walburga (“Wally”) Neuzil, the painting A Portrait of Wally was stolen in 1939 by the Nazis. The documentary recounts the 13-year dispute between the various stakeholders who claimed to own the work. David D’Arcy, the film’s producer and screenwriter, will be present at the screening to explore the complex and problematic aspects of restitution. The issue is of major importance to Concordia, a champion of the Max Stern Restitution Project.
The Project’s director, Clarence Epstein, will speak about the Project’s latest international findings in the context of the film.
The screening will take place:
Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
In English only
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Maxwell Cummings Auditorium
1379 Sherbrooke St. West
Another must-see film is From Montréal, a documentary exploring Montreal’s indie music scene. Anglophone and francophone musicians come together and speak the only language that matters: music. Is this partnership between musicians the future of Montreal? Journalists Alexandre Vigneault, Brendan Kelly, Yuani Fragata and Lorraine Carpenter compare their perspectives on the relationship between French and English in Montreal. The film will be moderated by columnist Olivier Robillard-Laveaux.
The screening will take place:
Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m.
English and French
Place des Arts, Cinquième Salle
175 St. Catherine St. West
Also on the program is the premiere screening of Fallingwater: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Masterwork, about the Pennsylvania residence of Fallingwater, designed in 1935 by legendary architect.
This screening will take place:
Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m.
In English only
J.A. De Sève Cinema
J. W. McConnell Building, Concordia University
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West
A complete program of the films being screened at Concordia University will be available on February 26, on the FIFA website: www.artfifa.com
Related links:
- International Festival of Films on Art: www.artfifa.com
- Concordia University: www.concordia.ca
Source:
Fiona Downey
Media Relations Advisor
Concordia University Media Relations
Phone: 514-848-2424, ext. 2518
Cell: 514-518-3336
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Email: fdowney@alcor.concordia.ca
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