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Peking Opera Blues

In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pai Niu—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.

The Girl with a Thousand Faces

Gu Lingxiu's dream of becoming an actress is opposed by her grandmother. Her father Zhongqi remains ambivalent. Years ago, Zhongqi was in love with a Peking opera diva Hua Yanhong, but the lovers were separated by the matriarch. Regretful of the mistake, the matriarch discards her prejudice and allows Lingxiu to pursue her career. She also urges Zhongqi to look for Hua.

Two Belles in Love

She smells her fragrance, she sees her talent... The ancient love story of Cui Jianyun and Cao Yuhua. The plight of these two women is told as they fall in love due to the admiration for each other's stunning beauty and literary craft. Adapted from the Kunqu opera & story by Li Yu, "Fragrant Companion/Lianxiang Companion", this short film includes a parallel between the play and "reality." The ending has been altered from the original play.

A Tale of Yearning

This is a sad tale of a noble lady who is entranced by an opera singer. Hoping to get closer to the singer, the lady takes up lessons with her. Despite their affection, they must face obstacles.

The Red Detachment of Women

A recording of the Beijing Opera version of The Red Detachment of Women filmed by the August First Film Studio in 1972. Toward the end of the Cultural Revolution, the ballet version was adapted into this Beijing opera.

Children Peking Opera Singers

The desire of a 7 year old boy to be a member in a Chinese opera, his hard life at school and acceptance of his society.

Ah Fung

Takes a look at the Peking Opera artist, Ah Fung, who defected to the United States after the Cultural Revolution and is now a dishwasher in Los Angeles' Chinatown

我的同桌是个角儿 "Oop(era)s Surprise!"

This short film delves into the Peking Opera club of the Fourth Primary School of Donggaodi in Fengtai District, Beijing, to explore what Peking Opera is like in the eyes of children. When sweat flows over the oil paint and the tender voices sing in the old tunes, what we witness is not only the inheritance of national treasures, but also the unique journey of a little soul growing between its role and itself.

天女散花

Kuthuvilakku

The film, mostly shot on the outskirts of the Vadamarachchi area (Sri Lanka) tells the story of an ordinary peasant's life, rooted in tradition but decked with modern values.

A Fiery Family

Most new immigrants are always involved in the activities of gangs. Although some of them are very smart and have established good business, people still call them "Big Circle Guys" indicating that they are outsiders to us. Ching Chi Kuk had come to Hong Kong with his brother Ching Chi Pang, sister Ching Siu Ming and brother-in-law Chi Wai since the middle seventies. Within a few years, Kuk being smart enough, had become well-known among the gangs. Once in an activity, Kuk was arrested and confessed guilty for his boss. Kuk was sent to prison and became a scapegoat. When he was released from the prison, Kuk decided to turn over a new life. During Kuk's imprisonment, his brother Pang joined the gang...

One Night Only

A romantic drama about two couples shifting sexual dynamics over one night in a music bar.

The Passerine Bird

Story of an innocent and carefree little girl whose father is a member of the anti-French resistance.

Nobody's Hero

A Heroic Bloodshed movie about a taxi driver who wishes to be a cop, but has to settle for being a mall security guard. Few respect him and he has no luck with women, but things start to change when he befriends a blind girl and tries to protect her from a gang of criminals...

Miss Nhung

The film is anchored by a wartime re-encounter between a servant child and a tutor, transformed in the crucible of the spring 1968 Saigon offensive.

The Path of Glory

Undercover cop Cheung returns to his police academy for training. He has to be discharged earlier. Once outside he is brutally murdered by the ‘Gang of Four.’ Three years later, his pupils now police officers, track down the gang and avenge the death of their tutor.

Blue Hour

A food delivery man’s first shif t falls on the night of June 11, 2019. Ka-ho is new to his job and needs his son to navigate for him. The two ride on the same motorbike and try their best to deliver their orders. In a bar, Tyson spends the night attempting to figure something out. Under the blue sky, up on the highway, they are heading to the next destination.

Graceless Go I

Film "Graceless Go I" based of the 1969 novel of the same name by Anthony Storey. A young and crass Yorkshire footballer and teacher embroils himself in a messy tussle with a drug-and-drink-addicted psychologist and his alluring missus. Explores the psychological turmoil of the three deeply troubled and unhinged characters.

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Solange is seriously depressed, and her kindhearted husband, Raoul, makes it his mission to cure her doldrums. After many failed attempts to cheer her up, Raoul hits upon a possible solution: find his wife a lover. Unfortunately, his choice, Stéphane, proves to be just as ineffectual in restoring her flagging spirits. In the end, the gorgeous Solange finds her own, highly problematic tonic to her troubles in the form of a 13-year-old boy.

A Room in Town

Set against the backdrop of an increasingly violent strike, a worker falls in love with the middle-class daughter of his landlady.