1 MOP Cinema
Visual Dialogue Exchange between Macao (CN) and Amsterdam (NL)
The 1 Euro Cinema is a unique, nomadic cinematic experience that delivers a surprise screening in exchange for just €1. Acting as a travelling oracle, this small yet thought-provoking machine chooses your film for you—you might be treated to an in-depth short documentary or a fleeting yet impactful one-minute clip.
Featuring a curated collection of over 40 films, this micro-cinema showcases works by both Dutch and international artists, exploring themes like tangible media, evolving social dynamics, and invisible technology. Curated by Telemagic, the project functions as a conversation starter on the role of new media in our lives.
1 Euro Cinema at De School, Amsterdam
Photo: Telemagic
1 Euro Cinema Screening Machine
Photo: Telemagic
Crossing Borders: 1 MOP Cinema in Macao
For the first time, the 1 Euro Cinema journeyed beyond its European roots, landing in Macao as 1 MOP Cinema. This special edition not only screened films from its original collection but was also expanded with fresh works from emerging Macanese and Chinese artists.
As part of a 2019 exchange program with the Design Center in Macao, an open call invited artists to submit films exploring digital magic, gambling culture, and political unrest. After its run in Macao, the 1 MOP Cinema returned to Amsterdam, celebrating the cross-cultural dialogue sparked by this unique cinematic project.
Notably, three Macanese video artists were selected by the screening machine to attend the VondelCS screening in Amsterdam, marking the continuation of our exchange with an exhibition at VondelCS. During the opening night, the selected artists also gave a presentation about their work, further strengthening artistic exchange, fostering new creative connections, and echoing the themes explored in the screenings.
Curate by Biyi Zhu + Telemagic
Made possible by: Instituto Cultural Macao + Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie
Organized by: Borderless Arts
Macau Design Center (CHN)VondelCS (NL)
Screening in Macao
Three Macanese video artists were selected for screening by the Screening Machine,
at the Macao Design Center, China
Screening in Amsterdam
1 Mop Cinema Screening at VondelCS, Amsterdam