From 6 to 9 October, design takes to the big screen with the fourth edition of the Milan design film festival (Mdff) at the Anteo cinema. The film programme includes 60 premieres, debates with international guests and a varied range of workshops. The Milan design film festival is the beating heart of the Fall design week promoted by the city of Milan — nine days dedicated to the needs of the creative world. Here are some of the films in the programme:

Rem by Tomas Koolhaas

An unprecedented confession made to his son by Rem Koolhaas, one of the most famous contemporary architects, renowned author, among other things, of the "Nest" stadium built for the Beijing Olympics and of the Fondazione Prada in Milan. Screening Thursday 6 October at 9.30pm.

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Campana Brothers by Fernando and Humberto by Gabriela Bernd

The São Paulo designers portray an unexpected Brazil that reveals their experiences, memories and inspirations. Screening Thursday 6 October at 8.00pm and Friday 7 October at 6.30pm.

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The Destruction of Memory by Tim Slade

It opens with the destruction of Palmyra, in Syria, and highlights how the genocide of art, cultural and architectural symbols is a deliberate act aimed at erasing the memory of peoples. Screening Friday 7 October at 8.45pm and Sunday 9 October at 2.30pm.

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Bike vs Cars by Fredrik Gertten

A film in support of the idea that the bicycle could become not only a new form of mobility, but a model of economic development, much as cars were in the 1950s. Screening Saturday 8 October at 3.45pm.

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Seven discussion panels open to all will address the many facets of design in the contemporary world. Among these, Design through awareness explores the horizons of conscious making and acting (Friday 7 October, 2.30pm, sala 200), and Gli orti sui tetti. Verde in città (Friday 7 October, 2.30pm, sala 200) presents a number of international best practices related to greenery in cities, with a particular focus on the sustainable use of rooftops. Enjoy the festival.