Join us if you can for the regular programme of Chinese Films on Friday. All films screened have sub-titles. Viewing from 2pm-Screening Room, Room G04, No 50 George Square, University of Edinburgh, EH8 9LH.
Our Free Films on Friday programme is curated by Chinese Studies senior lecturer Dr Julian Ward whose core specialism is in Chinese literature and film.
The University library holds more than 600 films spanning China’s 20th century film history which are available for loan to those who have a library card.
Winter Term Jan-April 2019
| Film | DATE |
|---|---|
| The Urgent Letter (Shi Hui, 1953) | Friday 18 January |
| Before the New Director Arrives (Lü Ban, 1956) | Friday 25 January |
| Yellow Earth (Chen Kaige, 1984) | Friday 1 February |
| Sacrificed Youth (Zhang Nuanxin, 1985) | Friday 8 February |
| Raise the Red Lantern (Zhang Yimou, 1991) | Friday 15 February |
| Flexible Learning Week – no screening | Friday 22 February |
| Red Sorghum (Zhang Yimou, 1988) | Friday 1 March |
| The Best Secret Agent (Zhang Ying, 1964) | Friday 8 March |
| In the Mood for Love (Wong Kar-Wai, 2000) | Friday 15 March |
| Blind Shaft (Li Yang, 2003) | Friday 22 March |
| Still Life (Jia Zhangke, 2006) | Friday 29 March |
| Kaili Blues (Bi Gan, 2015) | Friday 5 April |
All welcome, no booking is required.
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