Screening: Selection of Films
Selection of feature films and short films at the Arab World Institute
CINEMA - June 26-28, 2020 - Paris, France
Conference: “Cities and climate change”
In partnership with Qatar Green Buildings Council and the French universities and companies concerned
EDUCATION - Oct, 2020 - Doha, Qatar
Exhibition - Philippe Parreno
Artworks by the french artist Philippe Parreno
ART - Oct, 2020 - Jan, 2021 - Doha, Qatar
QATAR-FRANCE
YEAR OF CULTURE 2020
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN NATIONS
The Year of Culture Qatar France 2020 contains a series of events celebrating the relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of France through cultural partnerships between French and Qatari organisations, institutions and individuals also in collaboration with Embassy of Qatar in Paris, Embassy of France in Doha and The French Institute.
LATEST EVENTS
French pavilion in partnership with FNAC, Qatar National Library, the Center for National Monuments and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.
The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will inaugurate the Qatar-France Year of Culture with an exclusive classical music concert.
Cutting-edge Qatari creation will be on display at the pioneering Design rendezvous in Paris, Maison & Objet.
Concert of French chamber music by Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (Fauré, Debussy).
A multidisciplinary debate mixing Culture and Science.
Supported by Doha Film Institute at Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival.
Directed by Anca Damian
15 French luxury brands will be showcased.
Concert by Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra - Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé.
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Conference and Concert in partnership with Qatar Music Academy.
Come and discover the best musical moments which placed Paris at the heart of the global cultural stage from the…
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Highlights from the Museum’s French collection.
“Our world is burning” Curator: Abdellah Karoum
A panel discussion in partnership with HBKU.
Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
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Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
We have made the decision to cancel this event due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Selection of feature films and short films produced by the DFI and co-financed by France at the Arab World Institute.
In partnership with Qatar Green Buildings Council and the French universities and companies concerned.
Through a series of feature films in partnership with the Doha Film Institute.
Artworks by the franco-algerian artist Kader Attia.
Artworks by the french artist Philippe Parreno.
On the arts in Paris at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries at the National Museum of Qatar.
Exhibition about the invention of photography with a special focus on Daguerre, the daguerreotypes and the first French photographers.
An event highlighting French companies in the park of the Museum of Islamic Art.
Invitation of the National Jazz Orchestra and workshops with the Qatar Music Academy.
Selection of French animated films commissioned by the Clermont-Ferrand festival.
Exhibition of artworks by photographer Girault de Prangey (1804-1892) from Qatar Museums collections.
WISH will convene its global community of french and international healthcare leaders for a fifth time in Doha.
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra with French conductor Christophe Rousset.
Art & Photography
Cinema
Design
Education
Fashion
Food & Gastronomy
Heritage
Innovation
Music
Sports
Art & Photography
Doha is the backdrop for major exhibitions that delve deep into the history of art such as Modern Paris and Picasso’s Studios.
The major stars of the French contemporary art scene is also present, with exhibitions of works by Philippe Parenno, Kader Attia and Yto Barrada. During Year of Culture Qatar - France 2020, France aims to inspire this up-and-coming generation of Qatari artists with a series of exhibition leading to a rich and thoughtful exchange between the major institutions from Qatar and France.
Cinema
Qatar boasts a vibrant filmmaking industry supported by powerful initiatives and institutions.
Its cooperation with French cinematographic education institutions dates back many years. In Qatar, French animated films commissioned by the Clermont-Ferrand festival are the guest of honour at the Ayjal film festival organised by Doha Film Institute (DFI). In France during Year of Culture, the DFI is showcasing a production ranging from ‘court métrages’ created in cooperation with local populations to full-length feature films.
Design
The Qatar-France 2020 Year of Culture creates a bridge between young French and Qatari designers to reinvent interiors by combining and contrasting methods, practices and traditions of the Arabian Gulf and France.
Education
The proximity between France and Qatar is illustrated in 2020 by a hospitality programme initiated by the Arab Innovation Academy.
Ten students from Université Bretagne Sud, where teaching specialities include cyber security and data science, are offered the chance to follow a short incubation course at the Academy. The Year of Culture offers a multi-disciplinary talk at the international event “Night of Ideas.” Its theme for 2020, “Being Alive,” explores humanity’s relationship with the world and other species.
Fashion
France is a cornerstone of the fashion industry, well-known for its role in the development of western and global fashion through its world-famous haute couture, its Fashion Weeks and its reputation as an incubator for exciting and creative talent. During the Qatar-France Year of Culture, centre stage is given to the theme “Future is Timeless” featuring young Qatari designers whose gaze is firmly fixed upon the future whilst also drawing inspiration from their own roots and domestic heritage.
Food & Gastronomy
For many years, the Qatari “fooding” scene has featured a distinctly French influence.
And the inspiration works in both directions, with French chefs displaying their openness to Qatari and middle Eastern gourmet traditions and flavours. In 2020, the Qatar-France Year of Culture pays tribute to this fusion cuisine, showcasing the coming together of French traditional savoir-faire and the Qatari gourmet heritage, bringing a contemporary feel to recipes from both countries and delighting the senses of the most demanding “foodies”.
Heritage
Qatar draws its rich legacy from both land and sea.
The iconic dhow is more than a humble wooden boat used in past times to develop trade, fishing and pearling. In 2020, Mediterranean ports are visited by a dhow, sailed by traditional sailors to develop awareness among coastal residents and foster exchange with its crew. France’s heritage is pride of place in Qatar in 2020 at the Doha International Book Fair, under the theme of the Lumières (The Enlighteners).
Innovation
Qatar and France wish to underline the crucial importance of new tech and innovation in the fostering and strengthening of economic relations between countries. The Qatar-France Year of Culture provides a backdrop for encounters and exchange between start- ups from both countries, with the goal of furthering research and the application of new technology that rises to the challenges of the future.
Music
The sounds of the Arab world have for centuries left a lasting imprint on European music with their oriental octaves and semitones. This constant dialogue between Europe and the Arab world is explored throughout the Qatar-France Year of Culture in its programme of events.
Sports
As a major vector for emancipation and a source of inspiration and dreams of the younger generation, sport is a field in which Qatar has frequently displayed its ambition and accomplishment. While all eyes are on Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, football is not the only sport in which France and Qatar have a special and shared interest. From athletics to motorbike racing, many ties are celebrated and explored during the course of 2020.
