CHINESE FILM+| Screening +Post-Screening Q&A: Four Journeys

Chinese Film+ is a film and video festival organized by the non-profit organization "Chinesische Medien- und Filmkunst Verein" and co-hosted by B-Movie Hamburg. It provides a space for talented Chinese independent film authors and visual artists to present a realistic portrait of Chinese contemporary filmic art to the German audience, build a bridge of cultural exchange, and enrich Hamburg's local cultural diversity.

The event will be held in Hamburg, Germany, from January 10th to 15th, 2023. It includes 10 screenings of independent Chinese films (seven feature films and three short film compilations, five of which will be shown at B-Movie cinema) with the theme of "Night Walk" and an audiovisual art exhibition with the theme of "Film Pathology." Besides, we plan to organize post-screening Q&As and panel talks with artists and film professionals (such as directors, scholars, artists, and critics)..

The "night walk" as an act of last resort, is a kind of romanticism and unyielding in abnormal circumstances. Under the dual influence of strict anti-epidemic policies and economic downturn, the creation and dissemination of independent cinema in China are faced with numerous difficulties. Filmmakers and artists must push their practices through the cracks, march through the long nights, and stay awake.

We' ve curated screenings of 9 feature-length films, 17 short films, and an exhibition of video art. The selection of these works has been based on a combination of criteria, including their critical spirit, aesthetic value and unique perspective. Through the showcase we hope to provide a transformative venue for these works in Hamburg, and offer a base for the "night walkers".

We would like to thank all the people who have helped us: the directors and artists who have given us a lot of trust, all the hard-working team members and volunteers, all the advisors and friends who have supported us with the curating and academic support of the exhibition, the local Hamburg audience who have supported us all the way, and finally HFBK, BKM Hamburg, B-movie, and the VILA Hermanos for their sponsorship of our project in various forms and for their great confidence and generous support in making this festival happen.

Documentary｜The Netherlands｜112 min｜2021｜Chinese/English｜Colour | EN Sub

The event will be held in English and Chinese.

The film tells the story of Chinese director Liu Yi (Louis Hothothot) returning home after many years in Europe. Through personal stories, it shows the devastating impact of China's one-child policy since 1979 on a family. IDFA officially called this work a spiritual journey full of surprises and subtleties.

Louis Hothothot(Louis Yi Liu), film artist, writer, graphic designer, story listener.

Louis was born and grew up in China. He studied graphic design, animation and video art at the China Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing. He enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts program at the Dutch Art Institute in 2012. Between 2015 and 2017, Louis studied at the Netherlands Film Academy in the Master of Film program.

He works as a multimedia artist combining film, video art, performance and graphic design. His research deals with the subject of memory, identity, emotion, politics and pain.

Riparian Chinese Independent Film Showcase is a film project initiated by Hanqi Sheng and Zhichao Zhu, two filmmakers who are based in Hamburg.

The festival focuses on different types of Chinese language art-house films. By presenting the works of independent filmmakers and video artists (with post-screening Q & A), the showcase presents a non-biased perspective of contemporary Chinese independent art cinema, provides a field for communication beyond boundaries, and enriches the diverse cultural ecology in Hamburg.

The film festival features monthly screenings in the Kino of HFBK Hamburg, and occasional workshops and forums in different urban spaces. The aim is to connect with each other through screenings and to encourage free expression through film.

Special thanks to HFBK Hamburg Film Department for their academic and resource support for this event.

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If you want to recommend us good independent films from your country, please contact us! Maybe later we could collaborate on special screening sessions.

Any other thoughts, workshop ideas, other Chinese indie films, feedback etc.

Tickets Info for all of our films, please check cmfk-hamburg.com

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kino (E12 ) HFBK Hamburg, Finkenau 35, Finkenau 35, Hamburg, Germany

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