Resurrection

Masterful Chinese director Bi Gan returns with a film that entrances with its daring and beauty.

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Credits

  • Director

    Bi Gan

  • Screenwriters

    Bi Gan, Zhai Xiaohui

  • With

    Jackson Yee, Shu Qi

  • China-France 2025. 156min

  • Certificate

    BBFC15

  • Courtesy of

    Trinity Filmed Entertainment Limited

  • Language

    Chinese

    With English subtitles

Introduction

Spanning a century, Resurrection is divided into six chapters, with each taking place in a specific cinematic era and genre. Characters in this time-travelling opus live forever, but often at a high cost. A singular, striking ode to the power and prowess of cinema, this is another breathtaking experience for dreamers from the director of Kaili Blues and Long Day’s Journey Into Night.

Kristy Matheson

Content warning

Contains scenes of graphic violence or injury.

Contains flashing images.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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