Film Exhibition Research Articles

Achieving self-awareness through film screening “Twin Peaks” By D. Lynch as an example of mindfulness meditation

IntroductionTranscendental cinema, distinguished from slow cinema by Paul Schreader, draws on the philosophy of existentialism and depicts the complexity of the human psyche using psychoanalytic tools. We claim that through the use of special procedures, the projection of transcendental cinema essentially becomes a meditation session in the spirit of mindfulness, which has been proven to alleviate and cure more than just neuropsychiatric ailments.ObjectivesThe purpose of this work is to demonstrate the similarity between mindfulness philosophy and transcendental cinema. We believe that the assumptions of both currents are so similar that we can treat the film screening in the category of a meditation session. Thus, we arrive at a situation in which we not only watch the protagonist developing his own consciousness in accordance with the mindfulness philosophy (also following the path of psychoanalysis), but also we, as viewers, develop self-awareness.MethodsWe analyze D. Lynch’s Twin Peaks series in accordance with Paul Schrader’s understanding of ‘transcendental cinema’. In addition, we use the scientific achievements of classical psychoanalysts, analyzing the metaphysical world of the characters in accordance with this trend. Using J. Kabat Zinn’s scientific publications, we analyze cinema in terms of a meditation session.ResultsParticipation is crucial; in meditation and in the transcendental cinema. Mindfulness means focusing on the emotions and feelings experienced at a given moment, on what comes to us, what we experience. Transcendental cinema using specific formal and narrative tools (e.g. extended scenes, no cuts, etc.) forces us to actively participate. Transcendental cinema fulfills the tenets of mindfulness, and during the screening we undergo a meditation session. What’s more, this style in cinema allows an in-depth exploration of the psyche, it brings us closer to the metaphysical, emotional dimension of humanity what develops in us the ability to understand the psyche of others, as well as our own.ConclusionsWe claim that the similarity between the philosophy of mindfulness and transcendental cinema allows us to treat a film screening as a meditation session. Cinema enriches us not only with knowledge about disorders and the therapeutic process, but is in itself a supportive tool - screening can allow viewers to deepen their awareness and improve their health. What is more, David Lynch’s work brings us closer to exploring the human psyche and the individualization of inner experiences, while also showing us what influence transcendental meditation has on characters and what happens when they undergo a kind of therapy; in the spirit of psychoanalysis or mindfulness philosophy.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Mental health support through transcendental cinema. “Mulholland Drive” By D. Lynch as an example of a mindfulness meditation session

IntroductionRegular practice of mindfulness has proven effectiveness in the treatment of affective disorders (Cash and Whittingham, 2010), increases the level of satisfaction in life (Brown and Ryan, 2003), as well as the level of self-esteem (Rasmussen & Pidgeon, 2010). Using “Mulholland Drive” (2001) by David Lynch as an example, we will prove that transcendental cinema, through the unique slow character, the means of expression used and the emphasis placed on the metaphysical experiences of the characters, in which D. Lynch forces us to participate, makes the screening similar to a meditation session.ObjectivesThe aim of this work is to indicate a new direction of research, linking cinema with psychoanalysis, philosophy and psychiatry and proving that a screening of transcendental cinema can be treated as a mindfulness meditation session.Methods This work is based on the film “Mulholland Drive” by D. Lynch and the understanding of transcendental cinema according to Paul Schrader. Using J. Kabat Zinn’s scientific publications, we analyze cinema in terms of a meditation session and using the approach of first generation analysts (S. Freud, C. Gustav Jung, S. Spielrein) in terms of a therapeutic process based on psychoanalysis.Results“Mulholland Drive” subjects the protagonist to a therapy session: the woman lives guided by the unconscious, a dream that seems real and finally at the end she reaches her own true self. On screen, she undergoes successfully the therapeutic process. The transcendental cinema focuses on metaphysical sensations, has elongated scenes, creates dead time, viewer remains in the frame even when the character comes out of it, and strives for kenosis - the reduction of sensory experience. All of these qualities are crucial in mindfuless: focusing on emotions and feelings experienced in the moment, non-judgmental and calmly concentrating on single stimuli. This similarity allows us to treat a transcendental film show in the category of a meditation session.Conclusions Recognizing the similarity between the philosophy of mindfulness and transcendental cinema allows us to conclude that a film screening enriches us not only with knowledge about disorders and the therapeutic process, but is in itself a supportive element for mental health. Our work is the first to analyze cinema in the context of mindfulness meditation. In our opinion, culture should be more widely analyzed as a tool to support mental health and the development of one’s own identity.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Changing attitudes about LGBTQ+ older adults: the Gen Silent Survey Project

ABSTRACT Objectives Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more (LGBTQ+) older adults may experience challenges accessing services due to stigma. Aging service providers seeking to create an inclusive culture need training tools. This study examined if a film (Gen Silent) could increase provider’s knowledge of and empathy for LGBTQ+ older adults. Methods A pretest – posttest survey was administered at film screenings in New Hampshire to assess knowledge and attitudes of participants (N = 108). Data were analyzed descriptively, Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare matched samples, and linear and logistic regression models compared group differences. Results Scores on eight of the nine measures improved after watching Gen Silent. Most participants (83%) indicated their thoughts and views had changed after watching the film. Statistically significant between group differences are discussed. Conclusions The documentary Gen Silent was found to be an adequate, introductory training tool about LGBTQ+ aging.

Implikasi Nilai-Nilai Moderasi Islam dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK)

The study of Islamic moderation in school institutions is very important associated with the learning of Islamic Religious Education as a control holder who has an important role in instilling moderation values from an early age. The type of research used is qualitative research. Data collection techniques in the form of observations where researchers make observations, interviews and documentation with descriptive-analytical analysis techniques. The results of the implementation of Islamic moderation values are by habitually applying Islamic moderation values, determining learning plan strategies (RPP) and in its application Islamic religious education teachers use a contextual learning model consisting of Islamic moderation discussions, Islamic moderation case studies and Islamic moderation short film screenings. This is associated with the material of Islamic religious education and ethics books which include the values of balance, justice and tolerance

Meningkatkan Literasi pada Siswa Siswi SD Negeri Grogol Utara 09 melalui Kegiatan Festival

Literacy is a vital aspect of education to ensure students' abilities in comprehending, interpreting, and interacting with various forms of texts. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of festival activities as a strategy to enhance students' literacy at SD Negeri Grogol Utara 09. A case study method was utilized to analyze the impact of festival activities on literacy skills, with 50 students from grades IV and V participating. Festival activities included film screenings, poetry readings, and dance performances, with data collection conducted through observation, interviews, and questionnaires before and after the events. Data analysis revealed a significant improvement in students' reading, writing, and speaking skills after engaging in festival activities. Additionally, students' interest in literacy and creative expression also increased positively. These findings affirm that festival activities can serve as an effective means to expand students' literacy beyond conventional curricula, providing a meaningful contribution to holistic education.

Non-Verbal Communication of Jack Mc Call on A Thousand Words Movie

Individuals interact through two components, namely verbal and nonverbal communication. The two components are inseparable. This article aims to examine the nonverbal cues exhibited by the American character, Jack Mc. Call, portrayed in the film "A Thousand Words". This is a high-quality document. It contains two categories of information. The primary data is obtained from the film's screen captures that emphasize Jack's nonverbal cues. The supporting data encompass additional information that bolsters the examination. The method employed for gathering data involves conducting research at the library and utilizing the subsequent procedures: viewing the film and capturing screenshots of the scenes that pertain to Jack's nonverbal communication. Analyzing data is executed by utilizing the principles of nonverbal communication. Initially, the American way of communication is distinctly dissimilar from the Asian approach, which often involves showing respect by bowing during conversations. Secondly, as Americans speak more attentively, they frequently rely on gestures and facial expressions, as mentioned previously. Jack represents American nonverbal communication.

Sound arrives at the Tudor, 1927–1931: programming, attendance and the business of cinema exhibition

ABSTRACT The Tudor Cinema was situated in Leicester’s West End, a thriving working-class district less than a mile from the city centre. It was built in 1914 with 975 seats, expanded to 1,250 in the 1920s. The Tudor faced competition from newly opening super cinemas in and around the city centre during the 1920s and 1930s, but like most neighbourhood cinemas in Britain during this time, its audience was both local and loyal. The cinema’s ledgers have already been the subject of some considerable study. This article uses a digital, computational analysis to further enrich understanding of the economic realities of the cinema as a business, as well as the cinemagoing habits of its audience during the transition to sound. It takes the Tudor as a case study whose financial records provide an important and revealing window into audience behaviour and programming during the final years of silent cinema and the first years of sound. It also argues that concomitant factors – such as the shifts in rental arrangements and Entertainments Tax – were as impactful, and in some cases more so, than the arrival of sound on the fortunes of cinemas like the Tudor during the period.

‘Lewd, pornographic filth’: Managing Culture through Local Film Censorship in Britain, 1948–1968

Film censorship in the UK is predicated on a two-tier system whereby the British Board of Film Classification (formerly British Board of Film Censorship Censorship) (BBFC) recommends a classification for a film and this classification is then implemented by local authorities. In cases where local authorities disagree with a BBFC decision they can change the classification or ban the film entirely. Conversely, they can also screen a film which has no BBFC certificate. This local decision-making is permitted under the powers granted to local authorities to oversee cinema exhibition and licensing. Using The Snake Pit, Rock around the Clock and Ulysses, and offering a broad historical and geographic sweep, this article explores local council archives and local press reporting to map local censorship across the UK, drawing attention to inconsistencies in different areas and how councils justified the decisions they took on specific films.

PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN DAN KETERAMPILAN MELALUI DEMONSTRASI DAN SHORT EDUCATION MOVIES TENTANG LUKA BAKAR DI SMKN 3 KOTA PEKANBARU

Burns are a type of trauma with high morbidity and mortality that require special management from the early (shock phase) to the end phase. Handling of burns in the school environment is still relatively low, one of which is at SMKN 3 Pekanbaru City in the culinary arts department. The importance of appropriate management and the lack of knowledge about treating burns at SMKN 3 Pekanbaru City are the background for this community service. The methods used in this counseling are education, demonstrations and screening of short educational films about burns. The participants in the counseling were 32 students from SMKN 3 Pekanbaru City majoring in culinary arts. This activity starts from the planning stage to the evaluation, implementation will be held on Wednesday 8 November 2023 in the Restaurant room of the Culinary Department of SMKN 3 Pekanbaru City. The level of knowledge was measured using a questionnaire, and wound care skills were assessed using a check list sheet. The results of the counseling show that there is an increase in knowledge and skills regarding handling burns in the early phase. Through this counseling, it is hoped that participants will be able to apply the right steps in treating burns at an early stage.

Interpretation of a Literary Text in the Cinema: V.S. Rozov's Play “Forever Alive” and M.K. Kalatozov's Film “Cranes Are Flying”

The article explores film screening as a special form of literary text. Within the framework of the study, the concept of cinema screening, its classification and features of types, “strengths” and “weaknesses” of this format are considered. The problems arising during the transfer of literary works of art to the cinema screen are also characterized, which are the subject of controversy at the present time. The study of these issues is carried out not only in theory, but also in practice, which is presented in the form of a comparison of V.S. Rozov's play "Forever Alive" (1943) and the movie M. K. Kalatozova “Cranes are Flying” (1957). In addition to identifying the differences between the original literary work and its transfer to the language of cinema, expressed in deviation from following the literary fiction text, added episodes and expansion and reduction of individual storylines of the original, the creative task is determined, and how exactly it was achieved. The main research methods: analysis of scientific literature on the subject of the study, used for a detailed examination of film screening as a special form of literary text, analysis of critical studies, biographical literature, archival documents, as well as comparative analysis (they were used when comparing the original literary text (V.S. Rozov's play “Forever Alive”) and its film adaptations (M.K. Kalatozov's film “Cranes are Flying”)). As a result of the conducted comparative analysis, a conclusion is drawn that contains answers to the questions: which type of film adaptations does this film belong to, what is it expressed in, and also the reasons that led to this result are revealed.

Digital Pierrot Museum from Pristina to the Moon: an interview with Willred Dallto

In this interview with Willred Dallto, recorded on April 2nd 2023, the founder of the Digital Pierrot Museum explores how artists can create autonomous spaces in a context of fragile crossborder contemporary art scenes in the Balkans. The Digital Pierrot Museum first began in 2018 with a physical exhibition in the Termokiss social centre in Pristina. Inspired by the poems of symbolist Belgian poet Albert Giraud, 50 digital illustrations were exhibited with the respective poems in French translated to English and Albanian, accompanied by music performances and film screenings. The planned transfer of the exhibition from Pristina (Kosovo) to Tirana (Albania) proved to be complex. The lack of a contemporary art scene and museums in Tirana fostered misconceptions about contemporary and digital art, all occurring in an aggravated context of the COVID 19 pandemic. Acting as curator, Dallto decided to digitalize the museum. Experienced in Microsoft Encarta virtual tours, it was logical to take the leap towards the digital space. Rather than being purely an online tool, the museum seeks to empower the visitors to have their own individual experience by exploring the virtual building freely. Relying on Unity Gameplay, the museum enables the visitor to navigate and interact with the surroundings. It seeks two objectives: “educating youth regarding art, multimedia and culture, while showing adults and parents the educative sides of video games”. This “unfinished museum” constantly receives new contributions and provides an open and living space for all artists in the Balkans.

Designing Attitudinal Environments to Address Stigma: Virtual Film Screenings and Panel Discussions on Dementia in a Health Promotion Program

AbstractBackgroundIntersectoral partnerships are critical for effective and sustainable health promotion programs. Yet stigma and misperception continue to interfere with public engagement in dementia prevention programs, outreach, and willingness to access to dementia and‐or mental health related services for persons living with Alzheimer’s and‐or related disorders and personal carers. The aim of our Public Health Agency of Canada Dementia Community Investment project, What Connects Us∼Ce Qui Nous Lie (2020‐2023), was to collaboratively cultivate sociocultural environments worth living in using shared activities and events to address stigma at the intersection of dementia, aging and mental health. In this paper, we present initial results on the effectiveness of using on‐line, community screenings of short films featuring stories about living with dementia, followed by curated panel discussions with the film directors, arts/culture partners, policy makers and other stakeholders.MethodWe employed a mixed methods ethnographic approach to describe and measure the impact of six film screenings with pre/post‐film and then later post‐discussion measures of semantic sentiment. All discussions were simultaneously interpreted, and based on open‐ended qualitative questions that had been developed with panelists prior to the screening. The qualitative questions asked for one word/phrase responses to generate word clouds in French and English. Three researchers then assessed the words/phrases until agreement on positive or negative value was reached. French words were back‐translated into English prior to analysis using suzy‐net, a natural language processor, to confirm positive/negative valence and to measure changes within each film screening and across all film screenings.ResultThere was a significant change in sentiment from negative (e.g., frustration, lies, loss, confusion) to positive sentiment (e.g., humanity, empathy, compassion, understanding) across all waves within and across the six screenings, with the most change occurring post‐discussion. In addition, partners and project‐related team members were removed from the analysis to test for partner participation confounding with the overall shift in valence remaining the same.ConclusionFilms about living with dementia, and curated questions developed in collaboration with panelists and directors of 1st person experiences can positively impact changes in sentiment about dementia.

“Stupid Music for Stupid People”: Negotiating Class in a Small Town in Moravia

Abstract This article examines cultural participation processes within the specific context of Tišnov, a small Czech town situated in the southeastern part of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, approximately 25 kilometers away from Brno. The study was conducted among individuals actively involved in various grassroots cultural endeavors during the early 1990s, including music clubs focused on alternative genres, art film screenings, bookstores, and small art galleries. Within this setting, a narrative of cultural exclusivity emerged, which was particularly pronounced in the milieu of a small town, often framed in the context of perceived or real injustices endured during the state socialist era, as well as expressed through generational and class distinctions. The argument put forth is that in Tišnov, typically considered a prototypical small town, a select group of like-minded individuals formed a relatively cohesive taste-based community, necessitating intense competition and argumentation to establish their position within the cultural landscape. This article seeks to challenge prevailing narratives of cultural exclusivity within the framework of a small town following the dissolution of state socialism and the transformation of its class dynamics.

Utilizing YouTube for The Local Film Culture Expansion

This article explore the role of YouTube in developing local film culture. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted various local short film festivals and screenings. Local filmmakers are trying to find alternative channels to show their short films via YouTube. Using the media industries studies perspective, this research offers two cases, Tilik and Loz Jogjakartoz, to study the role of YouTube for local film the promotion and distribution. Based on in-depth interviews, Ravacana Films and Kebon Ijo Studio implement specific strategies such as film upload timing, social media promotion and audience attention management so that their films trend on YouTube. This research reveals that YouTube can play an important role in connecting local filmmakers with audiences and the national film industry.

Features of genre formation in film art of the 21st century

The relevance of the study lies in rethinking the specifics of existing film genres, the processes of their transformation in the cinema of the 21st century. Objective of the study is to recreate the logic of the formation of a modern genre system that includes new hybrid forms. The following methods are used: structural-system, general scientific methods of theoretical research (analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, generalisation, classification, etc.). The features of the formation of modern film genres were examined. It is established how new hybrid genres are formed, and the features of dialectical development of genre forms are analysed. The genesis of documentary animation is considered, using examples of well-known modern works made in this genre form. The results of the study can be used for further systematic examination of hybrid forms of film genres, which will allow including this material in the training programmes of specialists in the field of film studies, art history, audiovisual journalism, film and television directing, and to define the hybrid genre as a separate category at creative film festivals and screenings

Film work of the Samara Provincial Community of Consumer Cooperatives in 1926–1928

The article deals with the film work of the Samara Provincial Community of Consumer Cooperatives in 1926–1928. The relevance of the research topic lies in the fact that, using the example of the activities of the regional cooperative union for film services to the population, it is possible to identify social factors and mechanisms of sociocultural dynamics. As a source, the materials of the magazines «Sower of Truth» of the Samara Provincial Community of Consumer Cooperatives and «Cooperative Way» of the Middle Volga Regional and District Union of Consumer Cooperatives were used. The magazines published announcements of films, announcements about the route of film shifts, instructors’ reports on film flights, and reviews from viewers. The main scientific problem is to study the ways of organizing cinema services and the results of the work of cooperative movements of the Samara Provincial Union of Consumer Cooperatives. The research methodology is based on the theory of communication. For an objective quantitative analysis of the content of communication, content analysis is used. Narrative, historical-genetic, historical-comparative, typological methods of scientific knowledge were also used. In the course of the study, it was possible to find out that the Samara cooperators used a competent strategy to attract viewers, relying on active shareholders who fully paid their share contributions, subscribers of the Sower of Truth magazine. During film screenings, before and after the films were shown, new members of the cooperatives and subscribers of the Sower of Truth magazine were recruited, and share contributions were accepted. This policy of the Gubernia Union provided a return on the rental of tapes and film flights. The organization of movie nights was linked to various socio-political and cooperative educational campaigns.

Elucidating the Performance of Thick Film Screen Printed Electrodes in Detection of a Local Anesthetic

Elucidating the Performance of Thick Film Screen Printed Electrodes in Detection of a Local Anesthetic

Affidamento as Curatorial Methodology: Feminist Approaches to Pedagogy and Curating in the Work of EMILIA-AMALIA

This article examines the possibilities of using the Italian feminist praxis of affidamento, or entrustment, as a curatorial methodology, arguing that it has the capacity to transform galleries into spaces where the generative potential of social differences is foregrounded – rather than repressed – and where intergenerational knowledge, and its attendant affects, can be shared. Reflecting on my role as a founding member of the feminist working group EMILIA-AMALIA, which, since 2016, has organized free film screenings, public talks, collective meals and writing workshops, I chart the ways Italian feminist philosophy has informed the group’s curatorial work and ask whether affidamento offers a model for pedagogical participation within the gallery that recognizes and validates the varied, and often conflicting, needs and desires of generations of feminist practitioners.

ВОСПИТАТЕЛЬНЫЙ ПОТЕНЦИАЛ ПРОЕКТА В ОБЛАСТИ КРЕАТИВНЫХ ИНДУСТРИЙ "КИНО ПОД КУПОЛОМ НЕБА"

The article discusses the educational potential of the project in thefield of creative industries “Cinema under the Sky”. Film screenings in cultural institutions are aimed at creating favorable conditions for the development and education of young people in the process of productive social and cultural activities. The concept of the project, which addresses the needs of residents of the Microdistrict “Volokno” in the Seimsky Administrative District of the city of Kursk, is based on the idea of holding cultural and leisure events dedicated to significant Russian holidays.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the Ground Up: Evaluating the Impact of a Community-Based DEI Intervention

This study presents an evaluation of a film screening and interactive panel created and presented in cooperation with multiple community stakeholders. This program, which we are labeling a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) intervention, was designed to open channels of discourse with and about the local Somali population in a rural, predominantly White midwestern region to disrupt the pervasive and negative depictions of Somali Muslim immigrants that dominate mainstream media. Our goal for evaluating the intervention was to better understand its effectiveness in increasing understanding and empathy for the experiences of Somali immigrants and for increasing the potential for positive interactions between county social service employees and their Somali clients and neighbors. Our analysis showed the intervention effectively raised the largely White audience’s consciousness regarding their own perspectives and biases. This led to increased perspective-taking and feelings of connection, which can be key antecedents to increasing positive interactions.