Chinese Visual Festival
May 2018
Showcasing the very best in contemporary cinema from the Chinese language-speaking world.
Festival runs 3-6 May. Find out more at chinesevisualfestival.org
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Chinese Visual Festival Opening Gala: Old Beast
An elderly man rides around his hometown lying, stealing and cheating his way into trouble.
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Hong Kong Fresh Wave + discussion
A selection of the best new shorts from this acclaimed competition.
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UK Premiere: Somewhere Beyond the Mist + Q&A with director Cheung King-wai and producer Nicole Chan
An accomplished crime drama based on the real-life case of a young murderer.
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UK Premiere: Mrs Fang
Wang Bing's powerful and provocative study of a dying woman.
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Chinese Visual Festival Closing Gala: UK Premiere: Alifu, the Prince/ss
A stirring tale of love, equality and acceptance, set within the LGBTQ+ community in Taipei.
Calendar
- All films A–Z
- Accessible screenings
- BFI IMAX
- Programme changes
- 35mm and 70mm screenings
- Silent film screenings
BFI Southbank will be closed for a private hire until 17:00 Thursday 19 May. The Box Office counter will be closed until 17:00, but the BFI shop will remain open all day.
25 and under
If you’re aged 16 to 25, head down to BFI Southbank and grab on the door tickets for just £3.
Digital BFI Southbank Guide
May 2018 Guide
May 2018 Guide calendar
April 2018 Guide
April 2018 Guide calendar
