The ‘Cinematheque – Passion’ which is located at the Travessa da Paixão will start an experimental operation from 14th September.
Adjacent to Macao’s world heritage icon, the Ruins of St. Paul’s, the Cinematheque-Passion located at the Travessa da Paixão will start an experimental operation from 14th September to 31st December 2015. A special screening of Guia in Love for the film industry will be held on 14th September. Concurrently, the “Temporary Venue Booking Programme of Cinematheque - Passion” will also kick off at night on 14th September, for which the film industry, filmmakers and film associations are welcome to reserve. During the experimental operation of the Cinematheque, a series of activities will be open for the public to participate. ‘Cinematheque - Passion’ is a three-storey building assembled with multiple functions including video storage, film journals and book loan service and film appreciation. On the ground floor are the ticket lobby, screening room and control room, primarily used for screening cultural and art films. Local film materials, periodicals and magazines are available for residents in the film information room on the first floor, while the office is located on the second floor. The establishment of the Cinematheque aims to promote Macao film culture by cultivating local film appreciation and providing a diversified choice of movies. Supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office, the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macao Foundation, the film Guia in Love is directed by Leong Tak Sam and co-starred by actors and actresses from Hong Kong and Macao, including Macao singers Vivian Chan and Terence Chui. The theme song “Goodbye My Love” is composed by Macao musician Joe Lei. The film is a romantic comedy set against Macao’s historical background. Organised by the Macau Films & Television Productions and Culture Association, the special screening has invited guests and representatives from the film industry to attend the event. In order to make good use of the spatial resources of the venue, the Cultural Affairs Bureau launches the “Temporary Venue Booking Programme of Cinematheque - Passion” on 14th September. During its experimental operation, the ticket lobby and screening room will be open for film industry to reserve, starting from 14th September; while the film information room on the first floor is still in an preparatory stage. In addition, a series of activities will be held between October and December, including workshops and seminars. The Cultural Affairs Bureau hopes to continuously optimise the Cinematheque and its facilities by holding various activities during its experimental operation. For details of the Temporary Venue Booking Programme and the series of activities, please browse the Cultural Affairs Bureau website (www.icm.gov.mo) or Macao Cultural and Creative Industries Website (www.macaucci.com). For enquiries, please contact Mr. Leong at 2892 4040 during office hours.