*Filmmaker Rithy Panh in Qatar, photo courtesy of the Doha Film Institute*

“Cinema has a responsibility”: An interview with Rithy Panh

E. Nina Rothe February 1, 2020

Meeting Cambodian documentary filmmaker Rithy Panh in Doha, during their annual Qumra event, was a real treat for someone who believes in the power of cinema with a conscience. Apart from the Doha Film Institute's wonderful meeting of talents held within the Souq Waqif and inside the Museum of Islamic Art each March and now in its fifth edition, Panh's presence felt historic. He was a Qumra Master in 2017, came back to teach a short documentary lab at the Institute in the summer of 2018, and now is back as a Mentor -- patiently watching works in progress and meeting with filmmakers to share his wisdom.

'Tibet in Song' by Ngawang Choephel celebrates its 10 year anniversary at the Rubin in NYC

E. Nina Rothe July 26, 2019

Back in 2009, I was privileged to see an advance screening of the film ‘Tibet in Song’ by Ngawang Choephel in NYC and was absolutely mesmerized by Tibet’s breathtaking views, its people’s courage and beauty and its filmmaker’s strength and resilience in the face of adversity. I know that after watching ‘Tibet in Song’ I would try to never again complain about a rainy day I have to spend inside and I would respect my Tibetan brothers and sisters only that much more! I mean, the fashions and jewelry alone have made me a fan of Tibet but their courage made me a lifetime supporter. Back then, I caught up with Choephel and he shared some of his insight into this very personal journey of a film.

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“Cinema has a responsibility”: An interview with Rithy Panh

'Tibet in Song' by Ngawang Choephel celebrates its 10 year anniversary at the Rubin in NYC

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