Books & Film

FOREIGN PARTS portrays a hidden enclave of auto shops and junkyards fated for demolition in the shadow of a new baseball stadium in Queens. The film observes this vibrant community of immigrants - where wrecks, refuse, and recycling form a thriving commerce - as it struggles for daily survival and contests New York City's development scheme.

Chongqing Youth Film Festival (Chongqing Youth Film Festival, CQYFF) Was born in 2014, has been held for 10 consecutive sessions, has been committed to creating a more open exhibition space and exchange platform for young filmmakers, to create more opportunities to realize the film dream, has developed into a well-recognized film festival by Chinese young filmmakers. At present, the Chongqing Youth Film Festival has entered the 11th stage of solicitation, and the solicitation period is as of July 15.

At 7: 15 pm on May 1, four of the Chongqing Youth Film Festival officially recommended by the 2023 award-winning short films will be in Beijing THE BOX In the main competition of short films of the 10th Chongqing Youth Film Festival in 2023, these four films were respectively awarded the honors of Best Plot Short Film & Director & Screenwriter and the Organizing Committee .

About 10,000 recently donated, gently used books for all the family.

Paperback 10 RMB, 

Hardcover 20 RMB, 

Kids books and special books as priced

(starting from 1 RMB)

Find your treasures - it will be amazing!

In the past two years in March and April, we have carried out two Waterroom specially designed film month activities "04.12-04.30" "Walk Asia" Film Month Waterfilm Month 01 (Audience Recruitment and Post-screening Hosting ) / "03.05-03.25" "Women · Mobility · Light" Viewing Month Waterfilms Month 02 (Talk by Representatives of Multi-professional Young Women for Screening and Postscreening) .this year, after the spring tide of the Beijing Film Festival's colorful film row receded, we will still engage in a special activity related to the film, but because the North Festival has given everyone a very rich viewing experience, this time we decided not to put a film on.

Recently, we noticed that Konbini Paris Video Store recorded an interview with a filmmaker who came to the store to choose a movie. By inviting famous filmmakers (directors or actors) to the store to select movies on dvd, they presented their personal view of movie selection behind the big screen, their reaction to their characters directly, and their comments and opinions on the film industry. Their personal memories of the film history, etc ., also homeopathy let people know that a lot of unexpected masterpiece, so we would like to end the week after the Beijing Film Festival, invite you to come to the water room to have a look and talk about this file very interesting program, mutual exchange of film circles have:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/bYvqAPLvM2RiDhyHALdIGw

Screening of Looking For Fun, aka For Fun, the internationally awarded film by China's premiere woman director Ning Ying, recently fully restored in 4K by the China National Film Archives

Storyline:

World renowned performer Cesária Évora in a new and intimate documentary. With previously unseen footage and insights into the singer's life, the film follows her struggles and success. Cesária's voice took her from poverty to stardom but her only dream was to be free.

 Immerse yourself in the extraordinary life of Jane Goodall through an intimate and exceptional documentary like no other, featuring never-before-seen footage from the National Geographic Archives, preserved for over 50 years.

Let's explore the wonder of Jane Goodall's groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, her tireless dedication to conservation, and her unwavering passion for understanding and protecting our planet.

Date: April 12th (Fri)
Time: 7pm
Location: JinShang Yuan 

Ready to be inspired, enlightened, and moved by the remarkable story of Jane Goodall. We have planned a raffle to win Jane's Mr. H.  Plus, brace yourself for a BIG SURPRISE! #JaneGoodall #Documentary #NationalGeographic #ExclusiveFootage

Hello book lovers ️

Are you an avid reader with a passion for English? Do you enjoy engaging discussions about captivating books? I want to invite you to join English Book Club.

Book of the Month:
Each month, we will select one thought-provoking book together with members to read and discuss.

Meeting Details:
️ When: Every last Saturday of the month
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm
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Membership Benefits:
Access to a vibrant community of book lovers
Intellectual stimulation and personal growth
Opportunity to improve your English
First month FREE!
Monthly membership fee: 35 RMB

Happy reading

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PEKING EXPRESS Author James Zimmerman, Director Chen Daming, and Producer Chris lee request the pleasure of your company at a reception for the formal announcement of the forthcoming film adaptation of The Peking Express: The Bandits Who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of Chinaon Friday,March 22,2024,from 5:00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Please RSVP as folows: yzhou@perkinscoie.com Ifyou have any additional questions, please contact jmzbeiiing@hotmail.com