Join us and our host for a guided screening of For Fun (找乐). Our host, Jenny Wu, will provide a cultural background to the film, and lead a discussion after. Come along and share you views while enjoying popcorn and drinks! As usual, you are invited for discounted drinks later at Sidestreet.

About the Film

For Fun (找乐) 1993 by Ning Ying.

Old Han (Huang Zongluo) was a janitor for many years at the Peking Opera. While he was there, he witnessed countless productions, and saw an equally impressive number of rehearsals. Now that he is retired, he discovers that he has a common bond with a group of senior citizens he meets in the park: they all share a passion for Peking Opera. They decide to rent a space in order to amuse themselves by putting on scenes and the like. What could be more natural than putting Old Han in charge of their preparations? However, he fails to understand the amateur nature of the operation, and offends the hobbyists grievously with his stern, disciplinarian manner. Things come to a head when they discover that the space they have been renting is going to be torn down soon.

About the Host

Jenny is an independent Beijing based film maker and an experienced film festival host, judge, and curator. Her films were screened in film festivals in China and around the world. She is currently working on a new film based in Beijing.

About China Through Cinema

Every Friday at 7:45 PM, Culture Yard will screen an iconic Chinese film and our host will introduce the cultural background behind it.

Cost: 50RMB (CY students 25RMB) Includes free drinks and popcorn!