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2017 Chinese Art Film Festival London Showcase
2 November 2017
Modernisation and the Persistence of Traditional Values in China.
Co-organised by Shanghai Art Film Federation and SOAS China Institute. Tues-Fri during Reading Week, 7-10 October. Admission free - no registration required unless otherwise stated.
When Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 November 2017, various times
Where Various rooms, Russell Square College Buildings, SOAS University of London
Abstract
Co-organised by Shanghai Art Film Federation 上海艺术电影联盟 and SOAS China Institute, the 2017
Chinese Art Film Festival presents four award-winning contemporary
art films that centre on the persistence of traditional values in
China's rapid modernization. This film festival intends to help
contemporary Chinese art films reach a wider audience and to provide a
platform for the discussion of issues related to contemporary Chinese
culture and society.
Programme
- Tuesday, 7 November 2017, Senate House Alumni Lecture Theatre (SALT), Paul Webley Wing (North Block), Senate House, 7pm-10pm - Soul on a String 皮绳上的魂 (dir. Zhang Yang, 2017) and after-screening discussion with Dr Xiaoning Lu and Ms Frida Jinwen Fan.
- Wednesday, 8 November 2017, Room B104, 3pm-6pm - Tharlo 塔洛 (dir. Pema Tseden, 2015) and after-screening discussion led by Ms Frida Jinwen Fan.
- Thursday, 9 November 2017, Room B102, 6pm-9pm - Song of the Phoenix 百鸟朝凤 (dir. Wu Tianming) and after-screening discussion with Mr Qian Mu.
- Friday, 10 November 2017, Room S312 (Paul Webley Wing, Senate House),
3pm-5pm - Bangzi
Melody 村戏
(dir. Zheng Dasheng, 2017). PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE.
- Friday, 10 November 2017, B102, 5pm-7pm - Book launch of Chinese Film Festivals: Sites of Translation (Prof. Chris Berry, Dr Luke Robinson and Dr Lindiwe Dovey). Registration required.