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A still from Ran.
Anand Holla
On the back of successful themed film series such as 'Masters of Illusion', 'Science Fiction in Film -- Spaceships in Cinema' and 'Fashion in Film: Costume as Character', the Doha Film Institute Cinema (DFI Cinema) is set to roll out its new and multi-layered thematic series 'A Symphony of Films' this week, starting Thursday.
As the DFI joins forces with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) for the series that combines the thrill of film screenings and the joy of live music concerts, Community gives you an overview of the films in store for you. To be held from September 22 to 26, at Katara Drama Theatre and Opera House, the series packs in a couple of spectacular treats for audiences such as German director FW Murnau's expressionist horror film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922/German) with live accompaniment of the original score performed by the QPO.
Here are the films that will be screened as part of the series -- tickets are available on the DFI website; the QR100 ticket package grants buyer one ticket to each of the screenings and master-class taking place at the Katara Drama Theatre.
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