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Set during the twilight of the Cultural Revolution, the third film from acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Chen Kaige (Farewell My Concubine) concerns a young man who is sent from the city to the country for his scheduled tour of farm labour. Upon arriving in this remote mountain area, he -- much to his surprise -- is asked to become a teacher even though he lacks all the customary qualifications.
The film, presented in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival 1988, remains as a landmark work from one of the leading figures of leading figure of China’s fifth generation of filmmakers.
Presented on a rare 35mm print from the ICA Archive.
The film, presented in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival 1988, remains as a landmark work from one of the leading figures of leading figure of China’s fifth generation of filmmakers.
Presented on a rare 35mm print from the ICA Archive.
04:30 pm
Sun, 06 Oct 2024
Cinema 1
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