California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is hosting the 2010 Chinese Film and Culture Festival now through Thursday, Oct. 21. The weeklong series of events features Chinese dignitaries, screenings of recent Chinese films, and a cultural heritage and craft exhibit. The festival will also serve as the kickoff to the Chinese and American College Student Animation Competition.
The goal of the festival is to improve communication and understanding between China and the United States through cultural and artistic exchange. The event is open to the public.
Ten films exploring how Chinese media producers envision their society for domestic and international audiences will screen in the Beach Auditorium-University Student Union, Room 115. A panel discussion with film producers, directors and actors will follow each film, and there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience.
A special-event screening of New Kangding Love Song will be part of the festival but won’t be shown until Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6pm in the William Link Theatre. This screening will also feature a panel discussion with director Jiang Ping and China Film Group’s vice president.
Through Monday, Oct. 18, a cultural heritage and craft exhibit in the University Student Union Ballroom will feature artists demonstrating traditional Chinese handicrafts, including fabric and paper cutting art, leaf vein painting, calligraphy and more. The exhibit will also include detailed models of Hakka Tulou (earth buildings) from the Yongding, Fujian Province.
More Information
ccpe.csulb.edu/ChineseFCF
(800) 963-2250, ext. 54060
