One of the most dramatic periods in Chinese history, still reverberating today, the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) is also one of the least understood. In this short course of six films, made during and after the Cultural Revolution by both Chinese and Western filmmakers, experts in the Chinese and cinema studies fields examine the period and discuss its relevance for China today. This series is organized in conjunction with China Institute's exhibition, Mao's Golden Mangoes and the Cultural Revolution.

We still have room in each of our final three screenings!

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
An Evening of Cultural Revolution Cinema. Immerse yourself in the Cultural Revolution in this illustrated lecture by Richard Pe�a, with excerpts from the eight model operas and the feature film Breaking with Old Ideas (1975).

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Though I am Gone (2006) A gripping documentary about the Cultural Revolution's first violent event, which took place at a prestigious girls' high school in Beijing. Directed by Hu Jie and introduced by Weili Ye, a former student at the girls' school and Professor of Chinese History at UMass/Boston.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Sacrificed Youth (1985) An elegiac and rarely screened feature film about the "sent-down youth," set among the Dai minority in Southwestern China. Directed by Zhang Nuanxin with post-film discussion by Renqiu Yu, Professor of Chinese History at SUNY/Purchase.