The Horse Thief, dir. Tian Zhuangzhuang, China 1986, 88 min., Mandarin & Tibetan with English subtitles, PG
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A resplendent centrepiece in Tian Zhuangzhuang’s loose trilogy about ethnic minorities, The Horse Thief portrays a young man being cast out from his clan and left to fend for himself in the mountains with his wife and child. From this simple premise, Tian creates a sublime visual masterpiece that explores the relationship between man and nature.
The film is showing from an original 35mm print from the ICA’s UK release in 1987. This screening is followed by a screening of Tian Zhuangzhuang's The Blue Kite.
The film is showing from an original 35mm print from the ICA’s UK release in 1987. This screening is followed by a screening of Tian Zhuangzhuang's The Blue Kite.
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06:30 pm
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Cinema 1
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