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DFI UK Cinema Showcase will screen the final film of the series, Man on Wire, on October 24-25 at the Museum of Islamic Art auditorium.
The critically-acclaimed documentary has won over 25 international awards, including Best Documentary Feature at the 2009 Academy Awards and Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
James Marsh’s Man on Wire chronicles Philippe Petit’s tightrope walk between the twin towers of New York City’s World Trade Centre in 1974 and based on Petit’s book To Reach the Clouds.
Marsh constructs the documentary like a heist film, using footage of Petit’s preparations for his daredevil walk along with contemporary interviews of the participants. The film won the Bafta for Outstanding British Film in 2009.
Abdulaziz al-Khater, CEO of Doha Film Institute, said: “This cinematic showcase, in partnership with the British Council and Qatar Museums Authority to celebrate Qatar UK 2013, has been a wonderful achievement for all of us. Together we have celebrated the rich ties between our two nations through our passion for arts and culture.”
Martin Hope, director of British Council Qatar, said: “We are delighted to have been involved in showcasing some of the best and most iconic British film classics as part of Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture. ”
For tickets, box office details or additional information, visit www.dohafilminstitute.com or the Museum of Islamic Art DFI ticket outlet.
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