In line with the spirit of International Music Day, celebrated on October 1st, and following the success of our FROM THEATER TO CINEMA, WITH LOVE Screenings, shown last year, we enthusiastically present the FROM MUSIC TO CINEMA, WITH LOVE Screenings. This initiative invites us to explore the intersection between cinema and music, a territory where the arts intertwine, and artists/composers emerge as protagonists of a narrative that goes beyond the barriers of time and ideologies.

Through the lens of cinema, we delve into the lives of two giants of classical music: Dmitri Shostakovich and Ludwig van Beethoven. Both are portrayed not only as creators of immortal works, but as human beings who face the challenges of artistic creation in contexts of intense ideological, political and personal pressures. This cycle, more than a tribute, is a reflection on the nature of musical creation and on how cinema, as an intermodal art, has the unique ability to explore and reinterpret the essence of other forms of artistic expression.

In this context, we show "TESTIMONY" (1987), directed by Tony Palmer: an intimate and disturbing portrait of Dmitri Shostakovich, a composer who lived and created under the oppressive shadow of the Soviet regime and direct influence of Stalin. The work, based on Shostakovich's controversial memoirs, reveals the deep conflict between his exuberant creativity and the need to survive in a system where music was as much a political weapon as a personal expression. The film explores the nuances of a man torn between his artistic integrity and forced conformity, offering us a window into the heart of one of the most important composers of the 20th century.

"IMMORTAL BELOVED" (1994), by Bernard Rose, brings to the screen the turbulent life of Ludwig van Beethoven, whose musical genius is undeniable, but whose personal and emotional battles often became as famous as his compositions. The film navigates the passions, loves and torments that shaped his work, in a tireless search for the identity of the mysterious "Immortal Beloved". Through an engaging narrative, we are led to question the boundaries between genius and madness, creation and destruction, and how these antagonistic forces shape an artist's work.

Cinema, by approaching the world of music, offers us a new perspective on the lives and work of these composers, allowing us to better understand the forces that shaped them and the difficulties they faced in creating works that have stood the test of time. In the current context, where the arts face constant challenges, this cycle serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the interconnection between different forms of artistic expression.

We invite you to participate in the FROM MUSIC FOR TO CINEMA, WITH LOVE Screenings, a cinematic journey that not only honors the composers portrayed, but also celebrates the power of cinema to illuminate, through its own language, the conflicts, passions and challenges faced by these musical giants. Here, cinema becomes more than a window into the past; it becomes a bridge between the arts, inspiring us to think and feel music in a completely new way.

(Curated by Alexandre Braga)