Newcastle Chinese Film Festival 2015
Newcastle Chinese Film Festival
When: 1 Oct-3 Oct
Where: Tower CInemas, 183-185 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets: $10 Per Film
The Nightingale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v-zb7VgF3vBQ
An old Chinese farmer decides to journey from Beijing to his rural hometown to honour the promise he made to his late wife to bring back the bird that has been his only companion in the city. His takes along his spoilt grand-daughter Renxing, an 'olny child' brought up in the lap of luxury. While Renxing is discovering her roots, her mother and father ponder the meaning of life they have led in the sold pursuit of success and money. This French-Chinese co-production is a beautiful road movie about bridging the generationgap.
Screening time: 6pm-7:30pm, Thursday 1st October. Book: https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Movie/The-Nightingale-Cff#cinemas=10&date=2015-10-01
Let the Bullets Fly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFoLfRA5ghw
Set in China during the warring 1920's, notorious bandit chief Zhangdescends upon a remote provincial town posing as its new mayor, an identity that he hijacked from Old Tang, himself a small-time imposter. Hell-bent on making a fast buck, Zhang soon meets his match in the tyrannical local gentry Huang as a deadly battle of wit and brutality ensues.
Screen time: 6pm-7:30pm, Friday 2nd October. Book: hppts://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Movie/Let-The-Bullets-Fly-Cff#cinemas=10&date=2…
Office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvnM6wjBp64
Adapted from Taiwanese actress Syliva Chang's theatre play, Johnnie To's Office depicts the fast-paced and glamorous corporate lives of and between men and women. Comedy, romance and musical OFFICE boasts an all-star cast including Chow Yun Fat, Syliva Chang, Eason Chang and Tang Wei.
Screen time: 6pm-7:30pm, Saturday 3rd October. Book: https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Movie/Office-Cff#cinemas=10&date=2015-10-03
Followed by Night Noodle Markets
When" 6:30-9:30pm, Saturday 3rd October
Where: Crown Street, Newcastle
The Croun Street is transforming into vibrant Night Niidle Markets.
Catch the final film of the China Film Festival then head on over to enjoy a slection of noodles, dumplings and delicious Chinese food and entertainment.
The Lucky is joining in on the fun with Asian inspired food and cocktails.
