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Cinema from and about China & Hong Kong​

The films in our selection have often celebrated their premieres at renowned international film festivals. Our aim is to introduce you to unknown gems of Chinese cinema which are rarely screened in Europe. All films are introduced by the film experts of Kuleshov (Urgent.fm).

SPHINX CINEMA

Sint-Michielshelling 3, 9000 Ghent

27 FEBRUARY - 22 MARCH 2026

LANGUAGE

Chinese with English subtitles

TICKETS ON SALE: 13 JANUARY

€ 12 / € 9 (students) / UiTPAS kansentarief
Film Pass (12 movies): € 69 /€ 50 (students)

FILM PASS

A Film Pass gives you access to all 12 Made in China Festival screenings at Sphinx Cinema for 69 Euro, or 50 Euro if you are a student. You can order one by sending us an email. A Film Pass gives you access to all films except the Opening Film on Friday 27 February. 

PROGRAMME

As the River Goes By 漂水东游

As the River Goes By 漂水东游

2024

Hu Zhaoxiang

Friday 27 February

20:00

Opening Film

A train driver confronts his past after a high school reunion. 


Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

As the River Goes By 漂水东游

As the River Goes By 漂水东游

2024

Hu Zhaoxiang

Sunday 1 March

17:30

Opening Film

A train driver confronts his past after a high school reunion. 


Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

An Unfinished Film 一部未完成的电影

An Unfinished Film 一部未完成的电影

2024

Lou Ye

Monday 2 March

20:00

Belgian Premiere

January 2020. A film crew has almost finished shooting when rumors of a new virus begin to circulate.

Genre: Drama

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

Like a Rolling Stone

Like a Rolling Stone

2024

Yin Lichuan

Tuesday 3 March

20:00

European Premiere

China’s latest box office hit reflects on the quiet endurance of generations of women. Based on a true story. 

Genre: Drama

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

Malice 恶意

Malice 恶意

2025

Lai Mukan 来牧宽 & Yao Wenyi 姚文逸

Thursday 5 March

20:00

European Premiere

A journalist is looking for the truth behind a puzzling double fall. 

Genre: Mystery, Drama

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

A Touch of Sin 天注定

A Touch of Sin 天注定

2013

Jia Zhangke 贾樟柯

Sunday 8 March

18:00

Masterclass on Jia Zhangke

Four people in four provinces struggle to navigate a rapidly changing China. 

Genre: Drama, Crime

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

Shorts

Shorts

2024-2025

Wang Guoju, Viv Li, Wang Dazhang & Qu Zhizheng

Tuesday 10 March

20:00

Short Films

Shorts by Wang Guoju, Viv Li, Wang Dazhang & Qu Zhizheng.

Genre: Drama, Coming-of-age

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

A Chinese Ghost Story 漂亮朋友

A Chinese Ghost Story 漂亮朋友

1987

Tony Ching Siu-Tung

Friday 13 March

20:00

Horror Night

This cult classic has it all: comedy, action, horror, drama, romance and an excellent soundtrack.


Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Action

Cantonese

Subtitles: English

Mistress Dispeller 恶意

Mistress Dispeller 恶意

2024

Elisabeth Lo

Sunday 15 March

17:30

Documentary

In China, a new profession helps couples survive infidelity: a “mistress dispeller” is hired to save marriages — and end affairs.

Genre: Documentary

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

Brief History of Family 家庭简史

Brief History of Family 家庭简史

2024

Lin Jianjie

Tuesday 17 March

20:00

A gifted student charms his way into an upper-middle-class family in this gripping thriller.

Genre: Drama

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

Upstream 逆行人生

Upstream 逆行人生

2024

Xu Zheng 徐峥

Thursday 19 March

20:00

European Premiere

A middle-aged man suffers a string of disasters and starts delivering takeout to take care of his family.

Genre: Drama

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

Bel Ami 漂亮朋友

Bel Ami 漂亮朋友

2024

Geng Jun

Friday 20 March

20:00

Belgian Premiere

This award-winning black comedy celebrates queer love and subtly critiques Chinese society.

Genre: Black Comedy, Drama, Romance, LGBTQIA+

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

The Unseen Sister 乔妍的心事

The Unseen Sister 乔妍的心事

2024

Midi Z

Sunday 22 March

17:00

Closing Film

The prodigal sister of a troubled movie star returns in this crime drama adapted from Zhang Yueran’s novella Sister

Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Drama

Mandarin

Subtitles: English

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