KUBRICK 101
12, 13, 15 and 16 November 2018, 20:00h
Location: Kino ARMATA
Entrance: FREE
American Corner in Prishtina and Kino ARMATA, a public space in Prishtina that promotes alternative culture and social dialogue, announce a new partnership bringing to Prishtina and Kosovo audiences some of the most important and relevant works of American auteurs. This project is supported by the United States Embassy in Kosovo.
Films from the ‘Kubrick 101′ series, directed by Stanley Kubrick, will be screened at Kino ARMATA on 12, 13, 15 and 16 November 2018 and include:
In both academic and colloquial terms, 101 denotes the elementary or basic facts associated with the field or subject specified. During 101, ARMATA becomes a learning ground for the novices and enthusiasts alike, offering fresh insight into some of the most influential movies and filmmakers of our era.
Stanley Kubrick (1928 – 1999) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is frequently cited as one of the greatest and most influential directors in cinematic history. His films, which are mostly adaptations of novels or short stories, cover a wide range of genres, and are noted for their realism, dark humor, unique cinematography, extensive set designs, and evocative use of music. A demanding perfectionist, Kubrick assumed control over most aspects of the filmmaking process, from direction and writing to editing, and took painstaking care with researching his films and staging scenes, working in close coordination with his actors and other collaborators. While many of Kubrick’s films were controversial and initially received mixed reviews upon release—particularly A Clockwork Orange (1971), which Kubrick pulled from circulation in the UK following a mass media frenzy—most were nominated for Oscars, Golden Globes, or BAFTA Awards, and underwent critical reevaluations. His last film, Eyes Wide Shut, was completed shortly before his death in 1999 at the age of 70.
IN-DEPTH BIOGRAPHY: http://sensesofcinema.com/2002/great-directors/kubrick/
All films will be screened in English language and the entrance is free of charge. Kino ARMATA is supported by Prishtina Municipality and located at Brigada e Kosovës St., behind the amphitheater at the Zahir Pajaziti Square.