

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).
PROGRAMME

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
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
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
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
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.












