Filmbar & RPC screening of Mikhail Kalatozov's "The Cranes Are Flying" (1957) at the Research and Publication Centre (RPC) on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm

Filmbar & RPC screening of Mikhail Kalatozov's "The Cranes Are Flying" (1957) at the Research and Publication Centre (RPC) on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm.

"The Cranes Are Flying", a Soviet film, is significant for its powerful depiction of the human cost of World War II and its ability to convey the depth of human suffering with authenticity. It portrays the devastation of war through the lens of a young couple, Veronica and Boris, and explores themes of love, loss and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of immense suffering. The film is also notable for its groundbreaking cinematography and its expressive use of handheld camera work and striking visuals that enhance the emotional impact of the story.

This Friday, May 9, 2025 is the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. May 9, 1945 is significant as VE Day in many countries, particularly in Russia and the former Soviet Union, marking the official surrender of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union and the end of World War II in Europe. It is a day of remembrance for the sacrifices made during the war and a celebration of victory against the Axis powers. 

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The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. All friends are welcome. Tea will be served.

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The May 2025 issue of Pakistan Monthly Review (PMR) is out

The May 2025 issue of Pakistan Monthly Review (PMR) is out. Link: pakistanmonthlyreview.com

Contents: 

1. Adaner Usmani: The Struggle in Balochistan.

2. Hazaaran Rahim Dad: Letter to History (I).

3. Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur: Letter to History (II).

4. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi: I wouldn’t start from here!

5. Abbas Zaidi: Book Review: A Crimson Journey with Harris Khalique.

6. Shehryar Fazli: Bangladesh’s future stuck in an inescapable past.

7. A M Dyakov: The National Question in India and Pakistan – I: The National Question in the Indian Union.

8. Fawzia Afzal-Khan: Repression at US Universities.

Rashed Rahman

Editor, Pakistan Monthly Review (PMR) (link: pakistanmonthlyreview.com)

Director, Research and Publication Centre (RPC) (on Facebook)

Filmbar and RPC screening of Stanley Kubrick's "Dr Strangelove" (1964) at the Research and Publication Centre (RPC) on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Filmbar and RPC screening of Stanley Kubrick's "Dr Strangelove" (1964) at the Research and Publication Centre (RPC) on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

An American general puts the world on the verge of catastrophe when he orders an attack on the Soviet Union. Soon, a war council tries to put a stop to it before it is too late.

Address: Research and Publication Centre (RPC), 2nd Floor, 65 Main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore (Next to Standard Chartered Bank, above Indesign Showroom).
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The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. All friends are welcome. Tea will be served.

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RPC and Filmbar's screening of Hamdan Ballal's "No Other Land" (2024) at the Research and Publication Centre (RPC), on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm

RPC and Filmbar's screening of Hamdan Ballal's "No Other Land" (2024) at the Research and Publication Centre (RPC), on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

This film made by a Palestinian-Israeli collective shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank’s Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance that develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.

The Oscar-winning documentary is significant because it humanises the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by focusing on the daily lives of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, a community facing forced displacement by the Israeli government. The film highlights the resilience of these people, their struggle to preserve their way of life, and the impact of Israeli policies on their lives. It serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of the conflict, challenging viewers to confront the often-overlooked reality on the ground. Despite facing displacement and violence, the Palestinians in the film demonstrate their determination to stay on their land and preserve their culture and way of life.

Address: Research and Publication Centre (RPC), 2nd Floor, 65 Main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore (Next to Standard Chartered Bank, above Indesign Showroom).

Lift is functional.

The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. All friends are welcome. Tea will be served.

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Filmbar and RPC's screening of Wim Wenders' "Perfect Days" at the Research and Publication Centre (RPC) on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Filmbar and RPC's screening of Wim Wenders' "Perfect Days" (2023) at the Research and Publication Centre (RPC) on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

"Perfect Days" is the story of Hirayama, a man who cleans public toilets in Tokyo. He lives a simple life with a focus on finding tranquillity in his daily tasks, but even a simple life has its pressures and complexities that create poignant moments of self-reflection as he experiences the joy and pain that come with the consequences of his choices. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world. The visual elements of the film are poetic in how they are filmed from the angles to the objects and locations.

 

Address: Research and Publication Centre (RPC), 2nd Floor, 65 Main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore (Next to Standard Chartered Bank, above Indesign Showroom).

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The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. All friends are welcome. Tea will be served.

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Filmbar and RPC's screening of "All We Imagine As Light" at the Research and Publication centre (RPC) on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Filmbar and RPC's screening of Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine As Light" at the Research and Publication Centre (RPC), on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm.

This movie is about the dreams of millions of invisible migrants who come to Mumbai with the hope of improving their lives, yet struggle to belong to a place that fully embraces them. It's about how women remain invisible in India, because their personhood continues to be filtered through a patriarchal mindset which fails to acknowledge them as individuals who are free to choose what they desire. They must fiercely contest for space in a society preoccupied with socially and morally policing their right to self-determination. The director wants us to pay attention to the lives of those that contemporary India has conveniently forgotten.

This is the first Indian film to win the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival (2024). 

Address: Research and Publication Centre (RPC), 2nd Floor, 65 Main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore (Next to Standard Chartered Bank, above Indesign Showroom).

Lift is functional.

The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. All friends are welcome. Tea will be served.

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In case of a query, Please feel free to contact the number given below.

Name: Harris Khan

Contact: 03007445453