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King of the Children, dir. Chen Kaige, China 1987, 107 min. Mandarin with English subtitles
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
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