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Chinese Film Series
The film series of the Center for Chinese Studies continues to present outstanding films from the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan as well as the United States which reflect the diversity and sophistication of current Chinese cinema. The Chinese language films are subtitled in English and provide an opportunity for non-Chinese speakers to learn about Chinese culture and society. Occasional film events of this center allow for an opportunity to meet with specific directors and hear them discuss their work. The series is free and open to the public. Schedules for the series are available from the China Center and from the CCS website by month.
Viewing location: Angell Hall, Auditorium A (enter via glass doors at fishbowl, off diag) - 505 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Fall 2009 Schedule:
October 3, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: Storm Under the Sun
A film by Peng Xiaolian and S. Louisa Wei; Hong Kong, 2007; 139 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
October 10, 2009
07:00 PM - 07:40 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: Pollution in China
Televisio de Catalunya; 2008; China; 30 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
October 10, 2009
07:40 PM - 08:30 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: The Trash Trade: Selling Garbage to China
Produced by NHK; 2006; China; 49 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
October 17, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: Interesting Times: War of Love
A film by Jiang Yue and Duan Jinchuan, 2003; 45 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
November 14, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: Please Vote for Me
A film by Weijun Chen; 2007; 52 minutes (Mandarin and English with English subtitles)
December 5, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: To Tell the Truth: The Liu Binyan Story
A film by Meggie Miao; China, 2006, 59 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
December 12, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: A Decent Factory: Nokia in China
A film by Thomas Balmès; China, 2005; 79 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
November 2009 Events
November 14, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: Please Vote for Me
Further Information:
An experiment in democracy is taking place in Wuhan, the most populous city in central China. For the first time ever, the students in grade three at Evergreen Primary School are asked to elect a class monitor. Traditionally appointed by the teacher, the class monitor holds a powerful position, helping to control students and doling out punishment to those who disobey. Three candidates are chosen and required to perform in three events: a talent show, a debate and finally an appeal directly to their classmates asking for their votes. The campaign is harder than expected and takes its toll, especially for the losing candidates and their assistants. Viewers are left to decide if the experiment in democracy has been “successful.”
Description:
A film by Weijun Chen; 2007; 52 minutes (Mandarin and English with English subtitles)
