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The work of director Joris Ivens, whose cinematic creations have drawn international attention throughout the twentieth century, is about to embark on a striking world tour under the title "Cinema Without Borders". Ivens, whose life scanned nine decades, produced more than eighty titles in five continents. His life and work managed not only to cross geographical borders, but also, in a more intimate way, to break through sociological and psychological barriers. Some Americans may recall the stir created in the sixties by his film "The 17th Parallel." Others may remember his earlier creation, produced under Roosevelt's New Deal, of "The Power and the Land". These films are only two among many worth consideration. Although the present tour is centered in North America, many other locations will also be screening the Dutch master's works during the period from March till July (2002) and this is truly a chance not to be missed either by members of the film community or enthusiastic cinephiles. Beginning on March 20th with a grand opening at Lincoln Center and followed by a week of screenings in New York, some of the further locations planned during the following five months include the National Gallery of Arts in Washington, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Berkeley Art Museum. There is also a symposium scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd at Lincoln Center, which will include such illustrious film specialists as Tom Gunning, Charles Musser, Thomas Waugh, Annette Michelson, and José Manuel Costa. A full listing of all events (throughout North America and the world) are listed at the Ivens website. An exhibition of some hundred photos will also be travelling with the tour. Take our word for it, this is something not to be missed. Those familiar with Ivens' work will probably jump at the chance to visit (or revisit) some of these magnificent pieces and those unfamiliar with it should definitely make a point of attending. Simple in their approach and beautiful in their composition, these films invite us into a world both familiar and foreign. Varying in style from documentary to feature film to animation to newsreel and compilation, his work abounds with a multi-cultural life force that is, if possible, even more relevant to today's world. In many ways this event is a festival of life as well as a cultural exchange. This exciting retrospective of 16 Ivens films is sponsored by the Netherlands Culture Fund (HGIS), the Dutch State Department, and the Dutch Ministry for Education, Culture, and Sciences (OCW) and supported by the Consulate General of New York, Holland Film, and the Netherlands Filmmuseum. A magnificent catalogue titled "Cinema Without Borders" (available for the reasonable price of \$15) has been produced to accompany the tour and will make a fine addition to any cinema library. Further information, including dates, is available at the European Foundation Joris Foundation website: www.ivens.nl
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