Join us and our host on Friday, December 13th at 7:45 PM for the guided screening of Knife in the Clear Water 清水里的刀子 (2016).

This month's theme is Ethnic Minorities of China. China is a nation made up of many ethnic minorities, so every Friday night of December, we will be sharing stories of these unique groups.

Before the screening, our host will give an introduction to the cultural themes of the movie and guide a discussion after. Snacks and drinks are provided during the film, and you are invited to join us later at Sidestreet for discounted drinks.

The film has English subtitles.

To sign up, please scan the QR or visit the link below

https://www.huodongxing.com/event/2522401699412

About the Film

Directed by Xuebo Wang, Knife in the Clear Water tells the story of the Hui minority. Ma Zishan (Yang Shengcang) is an ageing Muslim farmer, part of the Hui minority. Forty days after his wife dies, Ma must perform a memorial service and invite his village neighbours to a feast. He and his adult son make the difficult decision to sacrifice their ageing cow for the service, but the cow soon stops eating and drinking, as if in anticipation of its slaughter. Old Ma tenderly cares for the animal, washing it and attempting to feed it; perhaps he sees something of himself in the loyal old beast. Both of them are approaching the end of their natural lifespans, as is the hardscrabble way of life that characterizes their village.

About the Host

Jenny is an independent Beijing based filmmaker and an experienced film festival host, judge, and curator.

Her films were screened in film festivals in China and around the world. She is currently working on a new film based in Beijing.

About China Through Cinema

Every Friday at 7:45 PM, Culture Yard will screen an iconic Chinese film and our host will introduce the cultural background behind it.