Seminars at DocPoint 2011
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TUESDAY 25th January 2011
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EINO MÄKINEN – Ethnographer And Modernist
4pm–6pm
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the ethnographical film genre burst into bloom in the 1930’s along with the Finnish language movement, a company called Kansatieteellinen Filmi Oy (Ethnological Film Ltd.) was founded in order to document the discontinued work methods of the dying peasant culture. Eino Evert Mäkinen (1908–87) worked as the main cinematographer and part-time executive. In addition, he worked as Alvar Aalto’s designated photographer, advocated modern photography and protested against the conventional tradition of portraying harmonic landscapes.
the ethnographical film genre burst into bloom in the 1930’s along with the Finnish language movement, a company called Kansatieteellinen Filmi Oy (Ethnological Film Ltd.) was founded in order to document the discontinued work methods of the dying peasant culture. Eino Evert Mäkinen (1908–87) worked as the main cinematographer and part-time executive. In addition, he worked as Alvar Aalto’s designated photographer, advocated modern photography and protested against the conventional tradition of portraying harmonic landscapes.
The seminar organised by Ateneum Art Museum and the National Audiovisual Archive focuses on the union of modernism and traditional in the conventions of film and photography through Mäkinen’s work. The panellists are director Jouko Aaltonen, special researcher Lauri Tykkyläinen from Elävän kuvan museo (KAVA) and researcher, museum director Johanna Frigård from VB Photographic Centre in Kuopio.
Ateneum Hall, Ateneum Art Museum, entrance from Ateneuminkuja The event is in Finnish. Free entrance.
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SATURDAY 29th January 2011
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GO KONGO!
2pm–4pm
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is still unfamiliar for most Finns, although Finland is one of Congo’s most significant export partners year after year. The economies of Europe and Africa are connected, and Finland and Congo are dependent on one another due to Congo’s natural resources: tin and cobalt. Because of its power position, Finland too can be expected to take responsibility of the situation in Congo. At DocPoint’s Go Kongo! seminar the eventful history of Congo and its multifaceted current situation will be discussed with expert guests. The topics of discussion will include the relations between Finland and Congo, the regional divisions of Congo, the Western companies operating in Congo, development co-operation and how people can find resources for personal fulfilment in the middle of the political chaos currently reigning in nations like Congo.
The seminar presents two different examples of how documentary film can be used as a method of empowerment: German Martin Baer talks about the creation of their positive Kinshasa Symphony and its reception in Congo. Before the seminar we will see Congo in Four Acts, a product of a nine-month education project, in which Congolese film directors present the everyday life of their country from four different points of view. The film was produced by seminar guest Djo Tunda Wa Munga, whose film State of Mind will be seen in the Congo series at DocPoint.
Speakers at the seminar include Congolese director-producer Djo Tunda Wa Munga, German director Martin Baer, Piritta Rikkonen (Finn Church Aid) and Aaretti Siitonen (Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland). Hanna Nikkanen, the author of Viaton Imperiumi and the editor of fifi.voima.fi news site, will facilitate the discussion.
Kiasma theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Mannerheimintie 2
The event is in English. Film tickets 7€, free entrance to the seminar.
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THE STARS AND PEKKA LEHTO
3pm–5pm
3pm–5pm
Come listen to how it feels like being a director in the world of excessive moralising and orthodox guidelines associated especially with documentary films. Pekka Lehto, the recipient of the Aho & Soldan Lifetime Achievement Award of DocPoint 2011, looks at the stars.
During his career Lehto has taken part in making over 30 films. Now he speaks about his feelings and work, which take place between fact and fiction. Lehto’s long-term cinematographer Esa Vuorinen will also speak at the event.
For the general public, Lehto’s best-known work includes the docufictions screened in cinemas across Finland: The Real McCoy (1998) portraying Andy McCoy, Tango Cabaree (2001) starring Aira Samulin and fictional Kaivo (1992), based on a true story. His 2009 documentary In the Shadow of a Doubt depicting the Stasi-suspects associated with Alpo Rusi was the topic of much discussion both in Finland and in Germany. His films have been nominated for the Cannes Palme d’or and the Venetian Leone d’Oro.
Lehto’s most recent documentary film Divided City about his hometown Valkeakoski opens at DocPoint on January 26th. Excerpts from his films will be screened at the seminar. Astrologist Markku Manninen will take a look at Lehto’s films using the night sky.
Ateneum Hall, Ateneum Art Museum, entrance from Ateneuminkuja The event is in Finnish. Free entrance.
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SUBMISSION: Chemicals in the Body -discussion
7pm–7.40pm
7pm–7.40pm
Stefan Jarl's new film Submission examines the effect that chemicals have on the human body. In a discussion following the screening, Jarl and professor Leif Kronberg from Åbo Akademi University, discuss the themes of the film and answer the audiences' questions. The discussion is hosted by Viivi Lehtonen, reporter for YLE's Olotila and Uusi Musta blog.
Maxim 2, Kluuvikatu 1.
The event is in English.
Film tickets 7 €, free entrance to the discussion.
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SUNDAY 30th January 2011
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THE BATTLE FOR BARKING: Populism at Present -discussion
2.30pm–3pm
2.30pm–3pm
The Battle for Barking is a story about the preparations for the 2010 UK parliamentary and municipal elections in Barking, an East London suburban town. The atmosphere is tense. The documentary follows the campaigns closely and paints a picture of political frustration while the populist, extreme right wing is getting stronger. The residents of Barking are frustrated with the uneasy atmosphere in their area and the populists trust the power of frustration. With the parliamentary elections underway in Finland, it's good to think about whether the success of the populist movement is a passing phenomenon or whether it will be able to fulfil its promises in a country like Finland. What motivates people to vote, and in the end, what is the meaning of the power of a local community?
After the screening, the themes presented in The Battle for Barking will be looked into through a panel discussion. The director Laura Fairrie will discuss the film together with city councilor and parliamentary candidate Jussi Halla-aho (True Finns), researcher Gareth Rice from the department of Geography (University of Helsinki) and researcher Outi Kuittinen from Demos Helsinki. The panel discussion is realised in cooperation with the British Council's Active Citizens programme and it will be moderated by Projects & Partnerships Manager Annina Hirvonen.
Andorra, Eerikinkatu 11.
The event is in English.
Film tickets 7 €, free entrance to the discussion.
The event is in English.
Film tickets 7 €, free entrance to the discussion.
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