Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
OAS Film Series: Let the Bullets Fly
The George Washington University holds a screening of the Award-Winning film "Let the Bullet Fly".
When:
October 6, 2011 6:00pm to 8:40pm
Let the Bullets Fly (2010) is the highest grossing domestic film in Chinese cinematic history. The film has received popular and critical acclaim for its story, dialogue, and satirical take on Chinese society. It was nominated for several Asian Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor. A reception with Chinese food will be held before the screening.
The film is set in China during the warring 1920s, when notorious bandit chief Zhang descends upon a remote provincial town posing as its new mayor. Hell-bent on making a fast buck, Zhang meets his match in the tyrannical local gentry as a deadly battle of wit and brutality ensues. Mandarin with English subtitles.
6:00 - 6:30 PM Reception
6:30 - 8:40 PM Film
Please RSVP to http://tinyurl.com/letthebulletsfly by Wednesday, October 5. Space is limited to the first 35 people who RSVP.
Cost:
Free
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
(202)994-5886
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