Chinese Cinema Project — 2025

2025 Screenings

An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty 18

The screening on 3 May will be introduced by Tony Rayns. Feature debut from Eddie Fong with fiercely feminist and erotic… Read More

Eddie Fong, Hong Kong, 1984, 102m.

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Saturday Fiction [UK Premiere] 18

The screening on Saturday 7 June will be followed by an online Q&A with the director Lou Ye, moderated by Tony… Read More

Lou Ye, China, 2019, 127m.

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Spring Fever 18

The screening on 8 June will be introduced by Chris Berry (KCL). These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires',… Read More

Lou Ye, China, 2009, 106m.

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The Shadow Play 18

This UK premiere of the director's cut of The Shadow Play is presented in a double bill with Ma Yingli’s Behind the Dream:… Read More

Lou Ye, China, 2018, 129m.

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Behind the Dream 18

This UK premiere of Behind the Dream: A Documentary on The Shadow Play, is presented in a double bill with The… Read More

Ma Yingli , China, 2018, 94m.

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Suzhou River + In Shanghai 12A

Digital restoration. These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation by the Chinese Cinema Project dedicated to one… Read More

Lou Ye, China, Germany, 2000, 100m.

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2046 12A

A joint presentation by EAST2046 Festival and Chinese Cinema Project - Wong Kar-wai's all star visionary follow-up to In the Mood for Love.… Read More

Wong Kar-wai , Hong Kong, China, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands , 2004, 129m.

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Bumming in Beijing (Director's Cut) 18

UK Premiere of the director’s cut version, the screening will be preceded by a recorded video from the director Wu Wenguang.… Read More

Wu Wenguang, China, 1990, 130m.

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Ilo Ilo 12A

The screening will be introduced by Qinghan Chen (co-founder of Bun Bites Screening). This is part of 'Anthony Chen Double Feature' jointly… Read More

Anthony Chen, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, France, 2013, 99m.

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