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About Cinema

Summary About Cinema celebrates the art of filmmaking and the craftsmen on both sides of the camera. View more details

  • 2019
  • 25m

About Cinema

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Rita Khan Abood Hasan Saqer Azzam Alawad

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 21, 2019

Countries of origin : Qatar

Official sites : Network Program Listing

Language : Arabic

Filming locations : Qatar

Production companies : Al-Jazeera Katara Studios

Summary About Cinema celebrates the art of filmmaking and the craftsmen on both sides of the camera. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 21, 2019

Countries of origin : Qatar

Official sites : Network Program Listing

Language : Arabic

Filming locations : Qatar

Production companies : Al-Jazeera Katara Studios

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Nov 21, 2019
Superheros
Rita enters the superheroes world, telling the story of 100 years of Marvel and DC comic books and movies. while Abood is trying to answer the question: Why are there no superheroes in Arabic cinema?
Episode 2 • Nov 28, 2019
Women in Disney
Rita enters the world of Disney and explores the stereotypes of women in their movies through time.
Episode 3 • Dec 05, 2019
Sci-Fi Movies
Rita explores the philosophy behind Sci-Fi movies, while Abood tackles the question: why are there very few Sci-Fi movies in Arabic cinema.
Episode 4 • Dec 12, 2019
Comedy Movies
Rita describes the different styles of comedians throughout the history of cinema. exploring names like, Charlie Chaplin, Woody Allen, Jim Carrey and more.
Episode 5 • Dec 19, 2019
Cinema and Novels
Do you like to see your favorite novel turned into a movie? what if some details are omitted or even changed?Rita describes the complicated relationship between Cinema and Novels.
Episode 6 • Dec 26, 2019
Movie Franchises
Why can't filmmakers stop making franchises? Rita answers this question and more, while uncovering the reason why franchises are important in the filmmaking industry.
Episode 7 • Jan 09, 2020
Horror Movies
Rita explores the history behind the different types of horror films, while taking us on a journey that indulges all fans of horror, no matter their reasons.
Episode 8 • Jan 16, 2020
Colors
Rita explores the introduction of color in cinema. How things were before it, and its ability to change how we see the world.
Episode 9 • Jan 23, 2020
Animation Movies
It's a genre that is primarily popular with children, but certainly not restricted to that demographic. Some of the best storytelling in cinema today, comes out of animated films. Rita explores the world of Animation movies.
Episode 10 • Jan 30, 2020
Hitchcock
Do you know why Alfred Hitchcock is The Master of Suspense? Rita takes us in a journey inside his unique world.
Episode 11 • Feb 06, 2020
The Oscars
Rita dives into the world of the most anticipated event of the year for all filmmakers and lovers, The Academy Awards.
Episode 12 • Feb 13, 2020
The Ten Genres - Part 1
Rita and Abood describe the ten genre's of stories as mentioned in Blake Snyder's book "Save the Cat". In part one they focus on five genres: Monster in the House, Golden Fleece, Out of the Bottle, The Fool Triumphant and Superheroes.
Episode 13 • Feb 20, 2020
The Ten Genres - Part 2
Rita and Abood describe the ten genre's of stories as mentioned in Blake Snyder's book "Save the Cat". In part two they focus on the other five genres: Institutionalised, Rites of Passage, Whydunit, Buddy Love and Dude with a Problem.
Episode 14 • Feb 27, 2020
Mental Illness in Cinema
Rita tackles questions surrounding the the portrayal of mental illness in cinema, it's accuracy, and the effect it has.
Episode 15 • Mar 05, 2020
Scorsese & De Niro
Rita explores the cinematic journey spanning fifty years, during which Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro made films that were always among the lists of the best films in the history of cinema.
Episode 16 • Mar 12, 2020
Remaking Movies
Ever wondered why there might be several versions of your favorite films? Is it stealing? Getting inspiration? Or just remaking films? Rita answers all these questions, and more.
Episode 17 • Mar 19, 2020
Musical Movies
Rita's on a journey that explores the world of films that we love and rejoice when we see on screen: Musical films.
Episode 18 • Mar 26, 2020
Francis Ford Coppola
Rita dives into the world of Francis Ford Coppola, the director of The Godfather, his beginnings, his masterpieces and his long lost dreams
Episode 19 • Apr 02, 2020
Time Travel
We join Rita on a journey to explore Time Travel movies, their history, how they're made and the stories behind them.
Episode 20 • Apr 09, 2020
Streaming Services
Movie theaters and streaming services, a complex collaboration, or an ongoing competition? Rita answers all these questions and more, while on a journey to discover the story behind streaming services.
Episode 21 • Apr 16, 2020
Set Design
Rita sheds light on set design and its history and importance in the film industry.
Episode 22 • May 28, 2020
Woody Allen
Rita discovers Woody Allen's cinematic world, his philosophy, and his style.
Episode 23 • Jul 23, 2020
The Image of Arabs in Hollywood
Abood plays a role in a movie that shows Arabs as barbaric terrorists, while Rita and his friends try to convince him not to participate in such a film.
Episode 24 • Jul 30, 2020
Post Apocalyptic Movies
Rita and Abood describe how will the world end according to different filmmakers imagination.
Episode 25 • Aug 13, 2020
Western Movies
Rita enters the western films world trying to understand the appeal of this kind of violent movies, while Abood tries to make a silent western film.
Episode 26 • Aug 20, 2020
Boxing Movies
Rita takes us on a journey exploring the best boxing movies in Hollywood, while Abood tries to direct a boxing movie but the actors don't seem to like his script.
Episode 27 • Aug 27, 2020
Film Scoring
Rita takes us on a journey about film scoring and how it affects movies
Episode 28 • Sep 03, 2020
Makeup
What is makeup in cinema and how did it start? Rita discovers the development of cinematic makeup throughout the years.
Episode 29 • Sep 10, 2020
Movies Inside Movies
Have you ever seen your favorite movie inside another movie? Rita takes us on a journey to discover why filmmakers put movies inside movies, and what are their tricks
Episode 30 • Sep 17, 2020
The Screenplay
What is the screenplay? and what are its rules? Rita takes us on a journey to discover the beauty of imagination.
Episode 31 • Oct 01, 2020
Director and DOP
We join Rita on a trip down memory lane that sheds light on the partnership between a director and a DP, how complex it could be and how it has the ability to make or break a film.
Episode 32 • Oct 15, 2020
Sound in Cinema
sometimes, a films dialogue makes us hope that the era of silent cinema would return. But can we enjoy silent movies, after being accustomed to talkies? Rita answers this question and more while exploring the history of sound in cinema.
Episode 33 • Oct 22, 2020
First Films
In a competitive industry such as filmmaking, Sometimes the first work is a happy story, and sometimes a very sad one. Rita takes us on her quest to explore first films of directors we know and love, and others who never got make seconds.
Episode 34 • Feb 11, 2021
Cinema Rewrites History
How has cinema effected our perception of history? and are films considered a reliable source for historical facts? Questions that Rita tackles while taking us in a journey that explores our favorite historical films.
Episode 35 • Oct 08, 2020
Love Stories
Rita reveals the secret as to why love stories on screen have a magical effect on us stronger than most genres, one that stays with us, long after leaving theaters.
Episode 36 • Feb 25, 2021
The Writers
Rita explores the ways cinema has paid tribute to its favorite writers.
Episode 37 • Feb 04, 2021
Hollywood in Bollywood
When Abood suspiciously lands a part in a film, Azzam attempts to do the same, all the while Rita uses this chance to explore Hollywood's continuous attempts to branch out and appeal to Bollywood audiences.
Episode 38 • Feb 18, 2021
One-shot Films
Abood insists on making a one sequence film, and while his crew and friends give him a hard time, Rita takes us on a journey exploring our favorite one-shot films, their history, and the stories behind them.
Episode 39 • Mar 11, 2021
Cannes Film Festival
Azzam's in laws teach him and Abood the importance of Cannes Film Festival. And Rita takes this chance to take us on a journey to learn why it's considered one of the most important film festivals in the world.
Episode 40 • Mar 04, 2021
Man on Screen
Did cinema's portrayal of men effect how they perceive themselves in real life? or was it the other way around? Rita answers these questions and more while on a quest to scrutinize the image of men on screen.
Episode 41 • Mar 18, 2021
Close-ups
how important are close-ups in film? and why do some actors love them so much?. Ritas on a quest to answer all these questions and more while we peek on yet another attempt for Abood to make a feature film.
Episode 42 • Mar 25, 2021
Film Censorship
Rita tackles the topic of censorship and explores stories of filmmakers with it. all the while Abood and his crew are trying to find ways to get their film to pass and be allowed to participate in festivals.
Episode 43 • Apr 01, 2021
How We Tell Stories
Abood and his producer argue over the time line of event in Abood's film. and Rita takes this chance to breakdown the basic steps and different types of storytelling in film.
Episode 44 • Apr 08, 2021
Documentaries
Rita is making a documentary about Abood's life as an aspiring filmmaker and film fanatic, in which we learn more about his school projects and the truth behind his video store events. But not without a twist.
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