Join us and our host on Friday, December 20th at 7:45 PM for the guided screening of Ala Changso 阿拉姜色 (2018).

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/6523389666812

About the film

Directed by Sonthar Gyal, Ala Changso is the transliteration of a Tibetan folk song's title meaning please drink up this cup of good wine. It tells the story of a woman who conceals her illness and the secret between her and her ex-husband and decides to go on a pilgrimage to Lhasa. The long pilgrimage reveals her inner secrets one by one. These secrets include entanglements and perplexities of love, morality, responsibility and belief between her and her ex-husband and between her and her second husband.

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.