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Film Studies: Chinese Cinema

Explore the richness and diversity of Chinese cinema across Hong Kong and mainland China.

From iconic 1980s classics to contemporary masterpieces, this season examines how filmmakers have used genre to explore desire, identity, violence, and historical change.

No prior knowledge of Chinese cinema is required. This course is designed for anyone interested in film culture, global cinema, or East Asian history.

Across four screenings and four lecture / discussion sessions, we will consider how Chinese-language filmmakers have expanded global cinema and how their work reflects the social transformations of Hong Kong and China. 

This course will be led by Dr Wayne Wong, Lecturer in East Asian Studies at University of Sheffield. 

Programme Schedule

  • Weds 29 April - Comrades: Almost a Love Story  

  • Weds 6 May - Lecture 1 [Comrades: Almost a Love Story] 

  • Weds 13 May - The Grandmaster [Extended Cut]

  • Weds 20 May - Lecture 2  [The Grandmaster]

  • Weds 27 May - The Killer   

  • Weds 3 June - Lecture 3 [The Killer]

  • [Weds 10 June - No Film Studies this week] 

  • Weds 17 June - An Elephant Sitting Still 

  • Weds 24 June - Lecture 4 [An Elephant Sitting Still]

Tickets and Passes

  • Individual Tickets: Tickets are £12 (£10 concession), or just £6 with a free CINE26 membership.

  • Season Pass: £80 adult / £65 concession (includes claimants, students, over 60s, and Blue Light cardholders)

For the best value, we recommend purchasing a season pass.

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