Once a year, the Confucius Institute Munich brings Chinese films to the big screen: Cinema productions never shown in Germany before, documentaries and classics have been screened at the Chinese Film Festival Munich since 2013. Since April 2021, friends of Asian cinema can now watch Chinese-language films online all year round.
From arthouse and action to melodrama and zombie, there is something for everyone. All films are shown in the original version with subtitles. At irregular intervals, Chinese filmmakers and filmmakers present themselves exclusively in the livestream. Each film is available on the streaming portal from Friday 10:00 to Sunday 23:00.
The cinema premiered on April 23, 2021 with the documentary "Four Springs" (2019, original title: 四个春天) by LU Qingyi. Since then, many films have already screened, including "Inner Landscape", "June 30th", "A Bright Summer Diary", "My Father at Grandma's Funeral", "Petty Things", "Puzzle", "Three Adventures of Brooke", "Girls Always Happy", "Love Education" and "Wrath of Silence".
Participation is free for members of the Confucius Institute Munich Alumni Network. Please register with the alumni mailing list. You received the link by e-mail during the first week of the course.
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2023, 99 Minuten
Regie: SONG Chuan
Drama
Synopsis:
In the depths of the mountains, the poet Dandan finds solace in his creative process, immersing himself in the ethereal atmosphere of the hills. Yet, despite his longing for understanding and love, his desires remain unfulfilled. Through his poetry, he pays homage to the fading souls in his heart: the fervent yet humble love of a female news anchor, the nostalgic memories of youthful romance in the city, and the gradual waning of passion in a middle-aged woman's heart burdened by reluctant acceptance. As the imaginary realms woven by the solitary poet gradually dissipate, his love languishes and diminishes, ensnared within the mist-shrouded depths of his verses.
About the director
SONG Chuan is a film director from Zhenxiong, Yunnan. Song graduated from the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts,majoring in theatre film and television directing. Song has worked in many well-known media and film&TV institutions. In 2013, the script Qiaoqiao with the French title CIAO CIAO was selected for the 66th Cannes International Film Festival Directors’ Atelier. The film was also shortlisted for the 67th Berlin International Film Festival Panorama Unit (world premiere), the 39th Cairo International Film Festival and other international film Festival. The film was released in theaters in Europe and North America from June to August 2018.