Cinematheque Passion officially opened its doors yesterday and is ready to introduce locals to the world of film with screenings of new releases of non-mainstream movies, theme-of-the-month showings, free viewings of local productions, workshops, critics programme – all intended to get people to see beyond the blockbusters and nurture a new generation of film buffs.
The inauguration ceremony was marked by the debut of three new productions, each created by three local directors – Tracy Choi Ian Sin, Chao Koi Wang and António Faria – with ‘Travessa de Paixão’ as the theme with one shot in the morning, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.
‘Travessa de Paixão’ (Passion Alley) is the pebbled street where Cinematheque Passion is located alongside pastel-coloured terraced houses just a stone’s throw from the city’s landmark, the UNESCO World Heritage-protected St Paul’s Ruins.
Macau Association of Audiovisual CUT President Albert Chu Iao Ian (left) and Executive Director Rita Wong Yeuk Ying pose for a photo inside the cinema at Cinematheque Passion on Tuesday. Photos: Monica Leong
