Oscars: Mongolia Selects ‘Veins of the World’ for International Feature Category Hilary Lewis
Mongolia has picked the drama
Veins of the World from director Byambasuren Davaa as its official entry for the 2021 Academy Awards in the best international feature category.
The film follows Amra, an 11-year-old boy living a traditional nomad life on the Mongolian steppe who sees his way of life threatened by the encroachment of international mining companies, who are devastating the natural habitat in their search for gold. Amra’s father Erdene is the leader of the last nomads opposing them. When he dies, his son decides to take up the fight.
American Repertory Theater at Harvard University has announced today details about the next events in the theater s new Behind the Scenes series with the writers, directors, and composers who are making work at the A.R.T. The multimedia events will feature songs and scenes from the shows in development; conversation about process, research, and collaboration; and interactive Q&As with the audience.
Series packages $100 with tiered pricing options
Single tickets for $20 with a pay-what-you-can option
Following the events, ten raffle-winning ticket holders, the series sponsors, and all A.R.T. donors of $500 or more will be eligible to continue the conversation backstage in the Virtual Green Room with the artists and A.R.T. staff.