Chinese Film Screenings At Culture

Yard, Beijing 

Culture Yard holds weekly Chinese movie nights “China through Cinema” every Saturday at 19:30. Films are screened in Chinese with English subtitles.

Culture Yard’s Chinese Movie Night series introduces important directors and major trends in Chinese cinema over the last three decades, as well as its depiction of different aspects of modern and contemporary life in different parts of the Chinese speaking world (mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan).

Each month, the screenings will be organized according to a different theme. Every movie night starts with a short introduction, including historical and social background, information about the director and the movie, as well as notes on specific Chinese phrases used in the movie. The screening will be followed by an open discussion about the movie in connection to the theme.

When: Every Saturday from 19:30 to 21:30

Where : Culture Yard, Shique Hutong n°10, Dongcheng district, Beijing (Beixinqiao Line 5, Exit C, 400m to your left)

How much: 25RMB*, incl. free soft drinks, popcorn

Reservation:  Reservation required, only 12 seats available

Please send email to workshop@cultureyard.net or call on 010-8404 4166

*Cash only

May Screenings

May Theme: Chinese Women in Different Ages

Saturday nights: 19:30 – 21:30

China Through Cinema – Durian Durian Screening

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China Through Cinema - 19th May:90′s-2000 Durian Durian 榴莲飘飘(2000, 116min, Fruit Chan)

A young woman in Hong Kong is living near a family who is staying in the area illegally. She ‘services’ dozens of clients per day and showers compulsively. Her pimp is assaulted with a durian in front of a young daughter of the nearby family.

When: May 19th, 19:30 – 21:30       Price: 25 RMB      Where: Culture Yard, n.10 Shique Hutong, Beijing

June Screenings

June Theme: The Ageing Society

Saturday nights: 19:30 – 21:30

China Through Cinema – Pushing Hands

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China Through Cinema - June 2nd: Pushing Hands (1992, 105 min, Ang Lee)

An elderly Chinese Tai Chi Master moves from old Beijing to the big bustling New York to live with his son and daughter-in-law. The elderly master and his Confucian believes are challenged by western culture.

When: June 2nd, 19:30 – 21:30       Price: 25 RMB      Where: Culture Yard, n.10 Shique Hutong, Beijing

China Through Cinema – Postmodern Life of My Aunt screening

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China Through Cinema – 9th June: The Postmodern Life of My Aunt 姨妈的后现代生活 (2006, 111min, Ann Hui)

A single woman in her late 50’s is struggling to cope in modern Shanghai. She is conned by her lover and life in Shanghai gets too much.

When: June 9th, 19:30 – 21:30       Price: 25 RMB      Where: Culture Yard, n.10 Shique Hutong, Beijing

China Through Cinema – A Simple Life screening

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China Through Cinema – 16th June: A Simple Life  (2012, 118min, Ann Hui)

The film tells about a heartwarming relationship between a young master of a big family, Roger and the servant of the family who raised him, Sister Peach.

When: June 16th, 19:30 – 21:30       Price: 25 RMB      Where: Culture Yard, n.10 Shique Hutong, Beijing

China Through Cinema – For Fun screening

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China Through Cinema - 23rd June: For Fun 找乐 (1993, 97min, Ning Ying)

A newly retired Beijing Opera performer finds his new lifestyle boring until a friend shows takes him to a local park and reveals a whole new kind of performance.

When: June 23rd, 19:30 – 21:30       Price: 25 RMB      Where: Culture Yard, n.10 Shique Hutong, Beijing

Click here for past China Through Cinema film screenings at Culture Yard