Pera Film Presents a New Film Program “The Photographer” in Conjunction with Samih Rifat Exhibition

Pera Film, in conjunction with its ongoing exhibition Samih Rifat: “There’s a Lot to Do”, introduces a new film program that explores the boundaries of seeing, capturing, and interpreting. The “The Photographer” program will feature six films between May 2nd and May 25th, inviting cinema lovers to embark on a journey into the nature of perspective, reality perception, and the memory of images.

As part of the Samih Rifat: “There’s a Lot to Do” exhibition, Pera Film presents a special selection of films that examine the intersection of photography and cinema. This program, consisting of five films screening at the Pera Museum Auditorium and one film available online, takes audiences on a deep dive into the world of visual media, showcasing the works of iconic photographers and their connection to cinema.

The Program Includes:

  • The Salt of the Earth (directed by Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado): This acclaimed documentary follows the journey of renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado from human tragedies to the natural world. It will screen at Pera Museum Auditorium on May 10th (Saturday) and May 23rd (Friday).

  • Rear Window (directed by Alfred Hitchcock): Hitchcock’s iconic thriller showcases the link between photography and cinema, focusing on a photographer who uncovers a mystery through his lens. It will be shown on May 3rd (Saturday) and May 9th (Friday).

  • Blow-Up (directed by Michelangelo Antonioni): This masterpiece questions how random photographs shape the reality we perceive. It explores the connection between photography and truth.

  • Koudelka: Across the River (directed by Coşkun Aşar): This documentary delves into the works of legendary photographer Josef Koudelka, exploring his discoveries among the ancient ruins of the Mediterranean.

  • Bill Cunningham New York (directed by Richard Press): A documentary about New York’s legendary fashion photographer Bill Cunningham, shedding light on his incredible journey and passion for capturing fashion moments.

Online Screening:

  • Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Biography of a View (directed by Heinz Bütler): A film focusing on the life of Henri Cartier-Bresson and his unique perspective on photography. It will be available online on May 9th and May 10th.

This exclusive film program invites you to reflect on the profound relationship between photography and cinema, offering both an in-person and virtual experience.

Screening Schedule:

  • The Salt of the Earth: May 10th, Saturday – 15:00 / May 23rd, Friday – 19:00

  • Rear Window: May 3rd, Saturday – 15:00 / May 9th, Friday – 19:00

  • Blow-Up: May 2nd, Friday – 19:00 / May 11th, Sunday – 15:00

  • Koudelka: Across the River: May 4th, Sunday – 15:00 / May 24th, Saturday – 15:00

  • Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Biography of a View: May 9th, Friday (Online Screening) / May 10th, Saturday (Online Screening)

  • Bill Cunningham New York: May 7th, Wednesday – 19:00 / May 25th, Sunday – 17:30

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