YEAR OF THE SNAKE

Celebrate Lunar New Year with CiLENS through a special program of five exceptional films exploring memory, identity, and societal change in the contemporary Chinese world. Jia Zhangke’s Caught by the Tides, a 2024 top pick by Sight and Sound, masterfully blends fiction and documentary, reflecting on personal loss and time. Shao Yihui, celebrated as this year's most sensational female filmmaker in China, offers a fresh perspective on modern Shanghai's romantic dynamics in B for Busy. Yang Zhengfan’s Stranger captures migration and alienation, while Nelicia Low’s Pierce delves into brotherhood and betrayal. Ang Lee’s timeless Eat Drink Man Woman rounds out the lineup with a heartwarming tale of family, tradition, and love. The celebration extends beyond film with Mahjong, open karaoke, and delicious food, fostering a community gathering.
(CiLENS)

Curatorial assistance: SHEN Shuowen, MFA candidate in Dramaturgy at Columbia University, is a playwright, director, and dramaturg whose work centers on East Asian diasporic narratives and memory.