798’s New Indy Film Archive
Chinese independent cinema confronts a long list of unique problems, lack of funding, intolerance for many issues deemed sensitive on the mainland, lack of distribution channels and theatres, and a discombobulated audience. At lastm consider these last two problems on the way to being solved, the opening of the “Chinese Independent Film Archive” at the Iberia Center for Contemporary Art has provided venue, and enthusiastically audiences pack into their screenings.
The establishment of the CIFA was celebrated on March 29th, with the opening of the poster exhibition “What Has Happened Here? / 这里发生了什么？” and a film festival that will run through April 19th.
There are screenings from film submissions of the Chinese Independent Film Invitational, featuring both young and established directors from across China, a DV Films retrospective that that brings classic films from Chinese directors to the screen, and international selections from Korea, Malaysia and Israel, among others.
Most films are subtitled in English, and there is a “film subtitling machine” reminiscent of Peking Opera performances at the Chang’an Theatre. Admission is free, seating on first come basis (you are recommended to come early).
A download a complete schedule and read more about the films here
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