DATE & TIME: Saturday 9th August at 4pm
VENUE: The Picturehouse Lounge
GUEST SPEAKER: Ms Heather Chi & Mr Kwan Jin Yao

Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders: The Media, The Culture, The Perceptions

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About the Speaker:
Miss Heather Chi is currently a 19 year old student doing Geography in the National University of Singapore, and is the Digestive Director of Food for All, a Singapore-based youth initiative to encourage the appreciation of, and respect for, food and those who grow and prepare it.

As a anorexia survivor herself, she mentions that her campaign together with Project WiTHIN has two main objectives: first, to explore creative and effective ways to support eating disorder sufferers and survivors and, second, to encourage a healthy and candid dialogue between eating disorder sufferers and survivors, and the general public, which is an extension to what Project WiTHIN has been doing. Her insights are valuable, not only because of her victory and hard-fought battles over anorexia, but due to her active involvement in a multitude of activities with the aim of helping suffering anorexics win their own war.

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Saturday 10th November @ 4pm

The Picturehouse Explores series returned with a moving open dialogue session with President of UNIFEM Singapore, Ms. Saleemah Ismail. Discussing the distressing social issue of the illegal trafficking of women and children, a main theme within The Picturehouse film YOUR NAME IS JUSTINE, Ms. Ismail shared her emotional stories and personal experiences about the reality of the situation within the South East Asia. She also addressed both community and educational efforts that are being made to combat its further development in the region.

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Saturday 17th March @ 4pm
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ulrich Novak

The Picturehouse Explores the historical context of the The Lives Of Others (Academy Award Best Foreign Language Film) with Dr. Ulrich Nowak, Director of the Goethe Institute of Singapore. Join us, as Dr. Nowak discusses life in East Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall, the evolving relationship between East and West, and the impact that this powerful film has had on German and international audiences.

Saturday 16th December 2006 @ 3.45pm
Moderator: Tang Guan Bee

Although Kerzner's Sentosa Integrated Resort/Casino bid, designed by the legendary Frank Gehry, did not get selected as the winning design - it is clear that many Singapore residents are still interested in the architect's work and thoughts behind his controversial and mammoth contributions to the world design and architecture. Over the years, the numerous buildings that Frank Gehry has been commissioned to design have acclaimed the status of international landmarks and pieces of art. The audience members shared with enthusiasm and zeal their opinions on Gehry's work and their views on the state of Singapore design and architecture in this day. To encourage discussion and share a few pearls of wisdom with he audience, The Picturehouse invited Mr. Tang Guan Bee who was the architect behind the original Picturehouse back in 1990.

Saturday 14th October 2006 @ 4pm
Moderator: Mr Tan Chee Lay

The Picturehouse Lounge played host venue to a heated debate concerning the social cirtique and cultural messages of the film LITTLE RED FLOWERS which was directed by China’s controversial film maker Zhang Yuan. Open to the public, audience members freely participated in a lively discussion with probing question and personal insights into the possible implications of the film in China and in Singapore’s local community.

"Very interesting and inspiring evening…. It’s great to see that the athletes view their challenges the same as able bodied people"
Ms. Ashley Ng

"Loved the personal insights from the athletes"
Mr. Aaron Chew

Wednesday 19 July 2006 @ 8pm

The Picturehouse hosted an inspiring evening with some of Singapore’s most distinguished athletes, as they shared their stories and their experiences representing the country at international disability sporting events. The panel of athletes included Ms. Theresa Goh (Swimming), Ms Nurulasyiqah Binte Mohammad Taha (Boccia), Mr. Eric Ting (Wheelchair Racing) and Mr. Jovin Tan (Sailing). The night was hosted by Mr. Frankie Thanapal Sinniah - an accomplished athlete who has set up Sailability Singapore which promotes sailing for the disabled.

"Miss Makina was an excellent speaker and so very inspiring."
Ms Tania Mailangkay

"Excellent & enlightening talk! Very compelling speaker."
Ms Puneeta Singh

"Excellent! Informative, inspiring, engaging, passionate"
anonymous

Wednesday 28 June 2006 @ 7:15pm

The Picturehouse was honoured to have Her Excellency, Ms Zanele Makina, High Commissioner of South Africa to give a deeper insights on the topic of emancipation of women in South Africa. Held on 28 May at The Picturehouse Lounge, some 35 enthusiastic participants had a lively discussion on women's empowerment within the framework of South Africa's political, social and economic development, a subject that adds great meaning to the appreciation of the film, U-Carmen.

A Talk by His Excellency Pedro Monzon Barata, Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia and Timor Leste

Thursday 15 June 2006 @ 9pm

A film screening of the film VIVA CUBA in The Picturehouse followed by Buffet Dinner and Discussion in The Picturehouse Lounge.

The Picturehouse Explores: Cuban Cinema - On the Opening night of Singapore’s first ever CUBAN FILM SHOWCASE, The Picturehouse welcome through its doors the honorable Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia and Timor Leste, Mr. Pedro Monzon Barata. The evening began with buffet dinner and free flowing Mojitos, provided by Havana Club rum, and followed on with Mr. Barata leading a lively and animated discussion on the cultural, social and political context of CUBAN CINEMA in the past and within its present circumstances. Thanks to all our Picturehouse Patrons who attended the event which made it an outstanding success! VIVA CUBA!

An informal talk with Dr Patrick Daly of the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore.

Wednesday 10 May 2006 @ 7:20pm

A Film Screening in The Picturehouse followed by Buffet Dinner and Dicussion in The Picturehouse Lounge

The Picturehouse Explores: Paradise Now - An evening of Film and Discussion, was met with an overwhelming response. The evening commenced with a screening of this powerful and timely film in The Picturehouse hall to a full house . From there guests proceeded to the Lounge for dinner and drinks with Dr. Patrick Daly of the Asia Research Institue. Dr. Daly went on to share with the crowd his personal feelings and professional expereinces of living and working in Nablus, Palestine - as well as his interactions with the film's cast and crew on and off the location set. Thanks to all who attended and made the event a success!