A friend invited us to go to a screening of Turkish Passport, a documentary film about what the Turkish ambassador and consuls did to save the Turkish Jews who were living in France. The film was the work of a young Turkish film-maker. It was incredibly well-researched and highlights the sense of moral duty these men felt to stand up for the citizens of their country. In many cases they risked their own lives to ensure the safety of their citizens.
It is a wonderful example of how the Turks viewed all people as equal. If only that could be the case today around the world - that race, religion and ethnicity would no longer be reasons for division. A film worth seeing.
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Day 170: Repertory Theatre
I went to a film at the repertory theatre in Ottawa. Every city needs at least on repertory theatre which shows a variety of movies, often not found in the mainstream theatres. The Bytowne runs a combination of mainstream films, foreign films and independent films. It is the antidote to the blockbusters playing in the cineplexes.
In my experience, and the Bytowne is no exception, repertory theatres are often housed in old, somewhat rundown theatres which were once the neighbourhood theatres. The seats have long ago lost their resilience, causing you to sink into them. The theatre is a faded copy of its former glory. But that is all part of the experience. Thanks to repertory theatres we have the opportunity to see a film that makes us think, instead of just entertaining us.
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