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Friday, May 31, 7 PMFilm: Farewell My Concubine
Director: Chen Kaige
Year: 1992
Runtime: 171 minutes
Country: China
Rating: R
Abandoned by his mother in 1920, Douzi was raised by a theatre troupe. There he meets Shitou and over the following years the two develop an act entitled “Farewell My Concubine” that brings them fame and fortune. When Shitou marries Juxian, Douzi becomes jealous, the beginnings of the acting duo’s explosive breakup and tragic fall take root.
Presented in Mandarin with English subtitles.
Film tickets are $10 at the front desk; free admission for members and youth under 18. Seating is first come, first served.
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This May, Cinema at the Museum presents a series of films in honour of Asian Heritage Month. These films look at themes of identity, revenge, family, independence, memory, grief, culture, and community from a wide range of Asian filmmakers.
See all upcoming films: https://remaimodern.org/events-gatherings/category/films
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Remai Modern, 102 Spadina Cres East,Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
