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Chinese Film Series
The film series of the Center for Chinese Studies continues to present outstanding films from the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan as well as the United States which reflect the diversity and sophistication of current Chinese cinema. The Chinese language films are subtitled in English and provide an opportunity for non-Chinese speakers to learn about Chinese culture and society. Occasional film events of this center allow for an opportunity to meet with specific directors and hear them discuss their work. The series is free and open to the public. Schedules for the series are available from the China Center and from the CCS website by month.
Viewing location: Angell Hall, Auditorium A (enter via glass doors at fishbowl, off diag) - 505 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Fall 2009 Schedule:
October 3, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: Storm Under the Sun
A film by Peng Xiaolian and S. Louisa Wei; Hong Kong, 2007; 139 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
October 10, 2009
07:00 PM - 07:40 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: Pollution in China
Televisio de Catalunya; 2008; China; 30 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
October 10, 2009
07:40 PM - 08:30 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: The Trash Trade: Selling Garbage to China
Produced by NHK; 2006; China; 49 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
October 17, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: Interesting Times: War of Love
A film by Jiang Yue and Duan Jinchuan, 2003; 45 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
November 14, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: Please Vote for Me
A film by Weijun Chen; 2007; 52 minutes (Mandarin and English with English subtitles)
December 5, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: To Tell the Truth: The Liu Binyan Story
A film by Meggie Miao; China, 2006, 59 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
December 12, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: A Decent Factory: Nokia in China
A film by Thomas Balmès; China, 2005; 79 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
November 2009 Events
December 05, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: To Tell the Truth: The Liu Binyan Story
Further Information:
Beginning in 1949, journalist Liu Binyan began a long career of writing and reporting about the injustices and the sufferings of ordinary people in China, with a fervent devotion to social ideals. Fearless and outspoken, Liu suffered many consequences, including being kicked out of the Communist Party twice, and sent to labor camps for more than 20 years. In the spring of 1988, he left for the United States to write and teach but was barred from ever returning to China. Often referred to as “the Conscience of China,” Liu was named one of Time Magazine’s Asian Heroes in 2003. Through interviews and archival footage, his film documents the story of Liu Binyan and his determination to speak the truth.
Description:
A film by Meggie Miao; China, 2006, 59 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
December 12, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Auditorium A, Angell Hall,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fall 2009 Documentary Film Series: A Decent Factory: Nokia in China
Further Information:
In an increasingly globalized economy, more corporations are outsourcing their production to countries with cheaper labor costs and less legal protection of workers’ rights. Some corporate managers, whether out of sincere moral concern or because they must respond to the considerations of investors and shareholders, are attempting to balance profit-making with social morality. A Decent Factory focuses on such an effort by Nokia, the Finnish electronics firm, which sends a team led by two business ethics advisors to examine conditions at a Chinese factory that supplies parts to Nokia. Filmmaker Thomas Balmès, having conducted three years of research on the subject, follows them on their investigative journey. “Funny, perceptive . . . a moral investigation into the profit motive.” BBC
Description:
A film by Thomas Balmès; China, 2005; 79 minutes (Mandarin with English subtitles)
