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Only the River Flows He Bian De Cuo Wu
Synopsis
1990s small town China. A woman’s body washes up in the local river. The chief of police, Ma Zhe, is tasked with heading up the investigation. An obvious perp leads to a hasty arrest, though the mystery lingers in Ma Zhe’s mind. What kind of darkness is truly at play here?
In director Wei Shujun’s murky throwback film noir, gritty, textured film grain captures the pulpy proceedings, Torrents of rain envelop the characters as they descend into madness in pursuit of the truth. Equal parts atmospheric tour-de-force and beguiling puzzler, Only the River Flows is at once a masterfully styled ode to a bygone cinematic era and a sharp-edged portrait of provincial paranoia.
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Film Credits
- Tang Xiaohui, Huang Xufeng, Li Chan, Shen Yang
- Kang Chunlei, Wei Shujun
- Mattieu Laclau
- Chengma
- Zhu Yilong, Chloe Maayan, Hou Tianlai, Tong Linkai
- Tu Duu-Chih, Tu Tse-Kang
- Tang Xiaohui, Dorothy Zeng, Li Chan
- KXKH Film
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John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Foundation
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Here
Synopsis
Stefan, a construction worker living in Brussels, is ready to leave town. As a farewell gesture, he boils up a large pot of vegetable soup and crosses the city sharing farewell meals with friends. Then, during his final days in the city, he meets Shuxiu, a woman working in a small family restaurant who is preparing her doctorate in microbiology. The two share a walk together in a local park, and a connection blossoms amidst the mosses.
An enchanting, lyrical ode to sharing space in an urban center, Here observes the minute, multitudinous plant life that surrounds us all. Lush 16mm cinematography lends the film a beautiful earth-toned hue, as it ruminates on yearning for companionship in a world teeming with invisible life.
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Film Credits
- Marc Goyens
- Bas Devos
- Dieter Diependaele
- Grimm Vandekerckhove
- Stefan Gota, Liyo Gong
- Brecht Ameel
- Quetzalcoatl
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Chen Uen
Synopsis
One of the most celebrated and influential comic book artists in all of Asia, Chen Uen drew influence from Chinese ink and western-style painting, wuxia films, and the world around him. He crafted a signature style, one that he adapted across art forms including video games and puppet shows. A series of emotional interviews are combined with a stunning visual showcase of his work to present an intimate portrait of a monumental talent, his evolution across different media, and his enduring legacy.
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In-person post-screening discussion with Professor Wenhwa Ts’ao, Columbia College Chicago.
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We Are Champions Xia ban chang
Synopsis
Tung-hao and Hsiu-yu are living on the fringes of society, struggling to help their family make ends meet. When a video of the brothers playing basketball goes viral, the two become coveted recruits for the annual High School Basketball League championship. After an argument between the two causes a rift in their relationship, they join separate rival squads in the leadup to the big tournament. When they cross paths in the biggest game of the year, the brothers discover that some things in life are more important than basketball.