30 Established 1961 Thursday, November 23, 2017 Lifestyle Features A screenshot A screenshot from the from the Kuwaiti film Kuwaiti film ‘Muneera’ ‘Sandarah’ 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival to Pay Tribute to Kuwaiti Acting Legend Abdulhussain Abdulredha Inaugural edition to focus on Kuwaiti cinematic voices in ‘Made in Kuwait’ ollowing the presentation of a posthu- unite people. As we mourn his sad passing, we tions of creative artists. The ‘Made in Kuwait’ amusing take on the obsession for online living, mous honorary award to the late acting pay tribute to him by showcasing the works of program includes six compelling short films that and presents how a man is glued to his smart- Flegend Abdulhussain Abdulredha, Ajyal young Kuwaiti talents that he would have been will undoubtedly touch a chord with all filmgo- phone, following his favurite social media guru Youth Film Festival presented by the Doha Film proud of.” ers. The program includes: over the course of a day. Institute will launch “Made in Kuwait” • ‘Muneera’ by Oscar Boyson is a • ‘Bird Watch - Health’ by Zahra Al-Mahdi is program. In fitting celebration of cautionary tale that warns of paying a charming episode that features wonderful Abdulredha’s illustrious career, who attention to the mystical while ignoring line-drawn animation and whimsical handmade charmed millions with his inimitable act- the truth in front of us. It dreamily and models, and explores the marvelous imagination ing prowess and endearing personality, Six short films seamlessly moves between Kuwait City of children. the inaugural edition of the new section and Venice. • ‘A Picture’ by Dawood Shuail is about will focus on Kuwaiti cinematic voices in by Kuwaiti • ‘I Wasn’t Cheating’ by Mousaed Abdullah, whose father gives him a new camera. Made in Kuwait, which illuminate the Khaled is about Suleiman, who is But while he is out and about taking shots, he unique perspectives of the country’s filmmakers will wrongly accused of cheating in an inadvertently takes a picture of a crime in filmmaking talents. Arabic exam. Part morality tale, part progress. Fatma Al Remaihi, Chief Executive be screened gentle comedy, it takes us all back to Tickets for the 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival Officer of the Doha Film Institute, said: those tense days of academic success. are available for purchase for QR25 for general “Abdulhussain Abdulredha has been a • ‘Sandarah’ by Yousef Al Bagshi is screenings online at www.dohafilminstitute.com Late acting legend Abdulhussain Abdulredha guiding star for artists across the Arab a tribute to human benevolence, and and from Ajyal FNAC Ticket Outlet at FNAC world. Beyond his sterling arts and cine- deep with emotions brought about by (Doha Festival City) or the Ajyal Katara Box Festival is made possible thanks to its partners: matic contribution, he was a benevolent man Six short films by Kuwaiti filmmakers will be conflict through a story set during the Iraqi Office in Katara Building 12. For up-to-date Cultural Partner, Katara Cultural Village, who made a positive connection to the minds of screened in tribute to the great actor, who invasion of Kuwait, when a detachment of sol- information or more details on the Ajyal Youth Principal Partners Occidental Petroleum audiences. He demonstrated through his life and touched the lives of people across the Arab diers is sent to arrest a family. Film Festival, please visit www.dohafilminsti- Corporation and Ooredoo and Strategic Partner works how art can transcend all differences and world through his comedy and inspired genera- • ‘The Best Life’ by Meqdad Al Kout is an tute.com/filmfestival. The Ajyal Youth Film Qatar Tourism Authority. Teen idol David Cassidy, ‘Partridge Family’ star, dies at 67 avid Cassidy, the teen and pre-teen idol who starred in the 1970s sitcom “The DPartridge Family” and sold millions of records as the musical group’s lead singer, died at age 67. Cassidy, who announced earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with demen- tia, died surrounded by his family, a family statement released by publicist JoAnn Geffen said Tuesday. No further details were immedi- ately available, but Geffen said on Saturday that Cassidy was in a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Timothee Chalamet, left, and Armie hospital suffering from organ failure. Hammer in a scene from “Call Me By Your Name.” — AP photos ‘Call Me by Your Name’ tops Spirit Awards nominations oming-of-age tale “Call Me by Your were announced on Tuesday morning by In this July 13, 1993, file photo, former Partridge Family cast members David Cassidy, from left, Danny Name” led the pack of independent actresses Lily Collins, and Tessa Thompson, Bonaduce and Shirley Jones reunite on the Arsenio Hall Show, Los Angeles. films tipped for Oscars glory as the and Film Independent chief Josh Welsh at C azine noted in 1972. “Leaving: six and a half Personal troubles Film Independent Spirit Awards nomina- the plush Jeremy Hotel in West Hollywood. million long-playing albums and singles; 44 tel- Cassidy maintained an exhausting schedule tions were announced on Tuesday. Set in “There’s an excitement particularly evision programs; David Cassidy lunch boxes; during the show’s run, filming during the week 1980s Italy and starring Timothee because Film Independent acknowledges David Cassidy bubble gum; David Cassidy and performing live shows over the weekend, Chalamet and Armie Hammer, it tells the people that are just starting out for their coloring books and David Cassidy pens; not to but had plenty of time to indulge himself. In the story of 17-year-old Elio as he begins a first features,” Thompson, who won acclaim In this Aug 8, 2009, file photo, actor-singer David mention several millions of teen magazines, memoir “Could It Be Forever,” he wrote of his relationship with his father’s American for her recent performance in “Thor: Cassidy arrives at the ABC Disney Summer press wall stickers, love beads, posters and photo prolific sex life and of rejecting Dey’s advances research assistant, Oliver. The film was Ragnarok” and for 2015’s “Creed,” told tour party in Pasadena. albums.” Cassidy’s appeal faded after the show because she lacked the “slutty aspect of a nominated in six categories, including best AFP. “There’s a hopefulness, there’s some- went off the air, although he continued to tour, female that I always found so attractive.” feature, best director for Luca Guadagnino thing sort of-and I mean this in the best “David died surrounded by those he loved, record and act over the next 40 years, his Cassidy would endure personal and finan- and best lead and supporting male for sense of the word-renegade about it, sur- with joy in his heart and free from the pain that albums including “Romance” and the awk- cial troubles. He was married and divorced Chalamet and Hammer, respectively. prising about it.” had gripped him for so long,” the statement said. “Thank you for the abundance and sup- wardly titled “Didn’t You Used To Be?” He had three times, battled alcoholism, was arrested a hit with “I Write the Songs” before Barry for drunk driving and in 2015 filed for bank- ‘Positive vibe’ port you have shown him these many years.” Manilow’s chart-topping version and success ruptcy. Cassidy had two children, musician Asked if she thought Hollywood had “The Partridge Family” aired from 1970-74 overseas with “The Last Kiss,” featuring back- Beau Cassidy and actress Katie Cassidy, with improved on gender equality since the last and was a fictional variation of the ‘60s per- ing vocals from Cassidy admirer George whom he acknowledged having a distant rela- awards season, Thompson highlighted the formers the Cowsills, intended at first as a Michael. He made occasional stage and televi- tionship. “I wasn’t her father. I was her biologi- “incredible importance” of getting more vehicle for Shirley Jones, the Oscar-winning sion appearances, including an Emmy-nomi- cal father but I didn’t raise her,” he told People women to direct and write movies. “I’ve actress and Cassidy’s stepmother. Jones played nated performance on “Police Story.” magazine in 2017. “She has a completely dif- had a fantastic year. I’ve gotten to play an Shirley Partridge, a widow with five children Meanwhile, “The Partridge Family” ferent life.” Cassidy himself was estranged incredible superhero and I’ve gotten to cel- with whom she forms a popular act that travels remained popular in re-runs and Cassidy, who from his father. Born in New York City in 1950, ebrate from afar people like Gal (Gadot) on a psychedelic bus. The cast also featured kept his dark bangs and boyish appearance he was the son of actors Jack Cassidy and who had the incredible success of ‘Wonder Cassidy as eldest son and family heartthrob well into middle age, frequently turned up for Evelyn Ward and half brother of entertainer Woman,’” the 34-year-old star told AFP. Keith Partridge; Susan Dey, later of “LA Law” reunions and spoke often about his early suc- Shaun Cassidy. David Cassidy’s parents split This image released by Universal Pictures shows “We’re getting there but I think we have fame, as sibling Laurie Partridge and Danny cess. “So many people come up to me and talk up when he was 5 and he would long express Daniel Kaluuya in a scene from “Get Out.” to have women in all realms, not just in front Bonaduce as sibling Danny Partridge. to me about the impact it (the show) had,” he regret about Jack Cassidy, who soon married of the camera. That’s the thing I really feel told Arsenio Hall in 1990.