To celebrate Chinese New Year, The Dukes has partnered with the Hua Xian Chinese Society to present a season of contemporary Chinese films.
Directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chan
2007, China Hong Kong, 108mins, Subtitles
Starring: Andy Lau, Jet Li
A drama of friendship, ambition and betrayal set during a bloody civil war in 19th-century China. Three blood brothers find their oath tested by battle and personal rivalry, during a time of great political upheaval. Based on the classic tale ‘The Assassination of Ma’ from the Qing Dynasty.
Directed by Sheng Ding
2010, China, 95mins, Subtitles
Starring: Jackie Chan, Leehom Wang
A comedy road movie with a healthy dose of kung fu action and adventure. Set 2000 years ago in the Warring States Period, only two men survive an epic battle. The old soldier kidnaps the young general of an enemy state and takes him on a long journey home to collect the reward.
Directed by Sue Williams
2009, China USA, 106mins, Subtitles
An intimate look into the lives of nine young people living in China. Young & Restless in China charts the lives of nine people coming of age over a period of 4 years, giving a unique insight into China’s fast changing political and economic landscape.
Directed by Xiaogang Feng
2010, China, 135mins, Subtitles
Starring: Jingchu Zhang, Doaming Chen
One of the most successful Chinese films of all time and the country’s entry for the 2011 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. Aftershock is the powerful and epic story of a family separated as a result of the Tangshan Earthquake in 1976.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, The Dukes has partnered with the Hua Xian Chinese Society to present a season of contemporary Chinese films.