British Council Azerbaijan, in partnership with the British Embassy Baku, PwC Azerbaijan, UNICEF and 28 Cinema, is delighted to announce this year’s British Film Spring. The official opening will be on 8 April 2015 and the British Film Spring will run over five days from 8 to 12 April. All films will be screened in English, and the following British productions will be screened: Mr Turner, The Imitation Game, Pride, Hitchcock’s The Ring, The Story of Children and Film, Paddington, and (for its Baku premiere) Shaun the Sheep. This year the British Council in partnership with UNICEF organized One Minute Jrs workshops in Baku. This is part of an international project where a group of young people learned how to make professional short films on topics related to the social protection and inclusion of children. The subject of the workshop in Azerbaijan was ’Ability is Limitless’. Young people with sight and hearing impairments, and children from disadvantaged backgrounds had a unique opportunity to have their voices heard by a broad audience. The 3 videos which got the highest number of ‘Likes' on the British Council Azerbaijan Facebook page were selected as winners, and their films will be screened before each film during the British Film Spring.
British Film Spring offers a remarkable chance to see a collection of top British films from the past few years. Don't miss this chance.
We cordially invite you to a Press Conference at 12.00am on Wednesday, 8 April, in 28 Cinema, Express Hall (28 Mall, crossroads of Azadlyq avenue and Fuzuli street). Speeches will be followed by a Q&A session for media representatives. –04D-
Culture
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Cinema has always been a mirror reflecting life’s complexities, and occasionally, it serves as a silent witness revealing profound truths. On December 25, the Nizami Cinema Center in Baku hosted a remarkable celebration of storytelling and creativity. Organized by the Azerbaijan Film Union, the event marked the conclusion of the “Dreams of Color in Black and White Letters” project, showcasing the short feature film Məhkəmə (The Trial), directed by Rovshan Isakh. More than a film premiere, the evening celebrated a collaborative journey of learning and artistic achievement.
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The glamour of the silver screen often conceals the unspoken struggles of actresses, especially as they age. Behind the bright lights and applause lies a reality marked by stereotypes, societal pressures, and diminishing opportunities. For many actresses, the passage of time not only challenges their personal identities but also threatens their professional survival in an industry fixated on youth and conventional standards of beauty.
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In the bustling streets of Baku, where fashion is as dynamic as the city's skyline, a quiet revolution is taking place. Despite Azerbaijan's strides in waste management, the issue of clothing and textile waste persists, casting a long shadow over environmental progress.
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Despite its rich historical past in Azerbaijan, donation culture faces numerous problems in modern times. Issues such as transparency in reaching the target audience, declining public trust, and the absence of sustainable support mechanisms are major challenges in this field. Additionally, the weak promotion of donation culture prevents its broader acceptance and development within society. Both education and modern solutions are crucial to enhance the social impact of donations.
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