The Doha Film Institute (DFI) Cinema will present a selection of acclaimed international films that celebrate paternal relationships with a specially curated ‘Fathers Through the Lens’ selection of screenings from April 26th to 29th at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Auditorium.

DFI’s Chief Executive Officer Fatma al Remaihi said: "‘Fathers Through the Lens’ features a collection of five films, including winners of international awards by acclaimed directors. Each film presents a captivating narrative that highlights familial bonding that will appeal to all. The screening is part of our year-round initiative to present inspiring films that demonstrate the power of storytelling and strengthen appreciation of quality films.”

‘Fathers Through the Lens’ will commence with the screening of Wajib (Palestine, France, Qatar, Norway/2017) on April 26th, at 7 pm. The film’s director, Annemarie Jacir, producer, Ossama Bawardi, and actor, Mohammad Bakri, will be in attendance for an intro and post-screening Q&A session.

The film revolves around Shadi, who returns to his hometown to help his father hand-deliver his sister’s wedding invitations. Drily humorous, the film takes place over the course of one day as these two men travel from house to house, beginning a new relationship, while at the same time trying to deal with old tensions.

On Friday, April 27th, at 7 pm, Le Grande Voyage (France, Morocco, Bulgaria, Turkey/2004) directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi, will be screened. The film charts the journey of Reda, a young French man, who agrees to accompany his elderly Moroccan father on Hajj.

On April 28th, at 4 pm, watch Fantastic Mr. Fox (USA/2009), directed by Wes Anderson. Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, this is the story of Mr. and Mrs. Fox who live an idyllic home life with their son Ash and visiting young nephew Kristopherson. But after 12 years, the rural life proves too much for Mr. Fox’s wild animal instincts. A special school screening will also be presented for younger audiences.

 
Like Father, Like Son (Japan/2013), directed by Hirokazu Kore-Eda, will also be screened on April 28th at 7 pm. The film won the Jury Prize at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Directed by Qumra Master Andrey Zvyagintsev, The Return (Russia/2003) will be screened on April 29th at 7 pm.  Winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, the film is about inseparable, if occasionally difficult, young Ivan and his elder brother Andrei, who are shocked and excited when their father, who has not been home for 12 years returns out of the blue.

Tickets are priced QR 35 per person; students and holders of Culture Pass by Qatar Museums can purchase at a discounted rate of QR 25. A package, priced QR 75, will provide access to all five screenings and can be purchased online at www.dohafilminstitute.com.

Tickets are available from April 26th to 29th at the Museum of Islamic Art DFI Ticket Outlet across from the auditorium from 9 am to 8 pm and on Friday from 2 pm to 8 pm, or online at www.dohafilminstitute.com.