The ninth Beijing International Film Festival is here, and as with previous years, spans Hollywood classics, special programs that pay tribute to acclaimed directors, and a selection of documentaries.

Screenings for the event will take place across 30 cinemas around Beijing (check the full list of venues here). Tickets are now available via the ticketing app 淘票票 táo piào piào (access via phone), or you can book via the official website of the film festival. A word of warning: due to technical difficulties and mysterious ticket shortages, it has been notoriously difficult to secure seats to the BIFF in the past. Prepare to grapple with apps and be patient.

Click here for the full list of films that will be shown at this year's event.