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Spring in a Small Town
Fei Mu
China 1948
In digital restoration
Saturday, September 30th at 8 PM
Introduction by Andrew F. Jones
With visual flr akin to Ophuls, Antonioni, and Welles, Fei Mu's masterpiece from 1948, Spring in a Small Town, is celebrated for its melancholic beauty that stands uniquely apart. Named the greatest Chinese film of all time in a poll conducted among Chinese critics.
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Date: Saturday, September 30th
Time: 8 PM
Introduction: Andrew F. Jones
Description: A visually stunning work reminiscent of renowned directors like Ophuls, Antonioni, and Welles.
The Life of Wuxun
Sun Yu
China 1948
Digital restoration
Sunday, October 1st at 2:30 PM
Notorious for being the first film banned by Mao and the PRC, this biographical drama follows Qing dynasty-era peasant Wuxun, who devoted his life to offering free education.
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Date: Sunday, October 1st
Time: 2:30 PM
Description: A gripping real-life story about a dedicated farmer in China’s past era.
Bright Day
Cao Yu
China 1948
Digital restoration
Saturday, October 7th at 7:30 PM
A stirring drama that evokes comparisons to Frank Capra with its depiction of an energetic lawyer working for his neighbors' welfare, set agnst the backdrop of China's turbulent times.
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Date: Saturday, October 7th
Time: 7:30 PM
Description: Based on a play by Cao Yu - one of China's most influential 20th-century playwrights.
Long Live the Missus
Sang Hu
China 1947
Digital restoration with introduction
Thursday, October 12th at 7 PM
Introduction by Paul Fonoroff
Featuring Eileen Chang, renowned Chinese writer and screenwriter of this enchanting look into modern China through the lens of family dynamics, sexuality politics, and fashion.
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Date: Thursday, October 12th
Time: 7 PM
Introduction: Paul Fonoroff
Description: An acclmed work that highlights the complexities of Chinese society during its early stages of modernity.
Quest for a Long-Lost Husband
Tan Youliu
Hong Kong 1950
Digital restoration
Friday, October 13th at 7 PM
Introduction by Yingjin Zhang
A fascinating exploration into the Chinese diaspora across Southeast Asia through this Hong Kong production that follows an absent husband's journey and the struggles of his wife left behind.
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Date: Friday, October 13th
Time: 7 PM
Introduction: Yingjin Zhang
Description: A gripping story about a man’s absence affecting multiple lives across borders.
Suspicion
Xu Changlin
China 1948
Digital restoration with introduction
Saturday, October 14th at 8 PM
Introduction by Weihong Bao
A compelling bl of noir thriller and melodrama centered around a war veteran husband and his wife's gradual erosion of trust.
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Date: Saturday, October 14th
Time: 8 PM
Introduction: Weihong Bao
Description: A tale of suspense where the bond between a couple is tested by accusations and secrets.
Spring in a Small Town
The Life of Wuxun
Bright Day
Long Live the Missus
Quest for a Long-Lost Husband
Suspicion
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