Free? Critically acclaimed? Chinese cinema? Consider us interested.
The first ever Chinese Film Week launches this week, running from February 27 to March 3 at Event Cinemas on George Street.
Created by the Sydney China Cultural Centre, the initiative showcases seven feature films that were box office hits and/or received rare reviews from critics.
“The free Chinese Film Week program has been curated to offer Sydney audiences a rare chance to enjoy the most exciting Chinese cinema from the past few years,” says Chen Shuang, Director of China Cultural Centre in Sydney.
“The initiative aims to connect with lovers of the arts, whilst tightening bonds and experiences between international audiences and broadening the appeal of Chinese cinema.”
The screenings are completely free; head over here to register for tickets.
Here’s the complete list of films on the program.
Lost, Found (27/02/2019 at 6:30pm) – Oscar nominated Director Yue Lü brings a tale of courage and determination following a criminal lawyer and single mother searching for her missing daughter.
The Wasted Times (28/02/2019 at 7:00pm — Starring Golden Globe nominee Ziyi Zhang (Memoirs of a Geisha), the Japanese Army tries over three decades to build a difficult relationship with a Chinese gangland boss.
Brotherhood of Blades (01/03/2019 at 7:00pm) — From prestigious Huading Award winning Director Yang Lu, three Imperial guards are played off against each other as pawns by a corrupt Emperor.
Detective Chinatown 2 (02/03/2019 at 3:30pm) — Old colleagues Tang and Qin team up once more to hunt down the culprit guilty of murdering the son of New York’s notorious Godfather.
Animal World (02/03/2019 at 6:30pm) — Starring Oscar winning Michael Douglas, Kaisi, owing millions, leaves home to board the ship Destiny, trying to gamble his way out of debt in a game of chance.
Hello Mr. Billionaire (03/03/2019 at 3:30pm — Given seemingly the dream job, this comedy follows one man who must spend a billion dollars in 30 days to win 30 billion, the catch is he can’t own anything at the end of the 30 days.
Go Away Mr. Tumour (03/03/2019 at 6:30pm) — Based on the cult classic Chinese comic series by Xiong Dun, the story chronicles the darkest hours of a cancer patients treatment, adding humour and optimism to a seemingly bleak time of life.
