The ImaginAsian and China Century Entertainment Present

“A Celebration of Chinese Cinema”



Bi-weekly screenings of previously unseen films from China

to kick off on October 8



The ImaginAsian and China Century Entertainment are pleased to announce the premiere of “A Celebration of Chinese Cinema,” a new screening series of rare Chinese films. Beginning October 8, screenings will take place bi-weekly at The ImaginAsian theater on Saturdays and Sundays at noon. A discussion with various guest speakers will follow every show.



The films in the series are selected from the largest collection of high-quality modern and classic films made in Mainland China after 1949. Most films have never been widely seen in the West and represent an important and unique chronicle of the history, culture, and progress of modern China. In recognition of Chinese National Day (October 1), the series will launch with two highly political films about the founding and early development of the People’s Republic of China.


Tickets to all films in the series are $8 and are available at The ImaginAsian box office, located at 239 E. 59th St. (bet. 2nd and 3rd Ave.). During the fifth New York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend (January 5-9, 2006), daily screenings will be presented with 2 -for-1 admission for New York Times readers.



· Song of Youth (October 8-9)



*** David Buckley, President of China Century and Yang Yue, President of Refreshing Nobility PR, will lead a post-screening discussion.



· Roaring Across the Horizon (October 22-23)

(1999, Color, 120 min, Dir. Chen Guoxing)



· National Anthem (November 5-6)



· Xi’an Incident (November 19-20)



· Journey to the Western Xia Empire (December 3)



· Swordsman in Double Flag Town (December 4)



· Narrow Lane Celebrities (December 17-18)



New York Times A&L Weekend Films (January 5-9)

*Daily screenings with 2-for-1 admission for New York Times readers



· A Soul Haunted By Painting



· Woman Demon Human



Tickets and a full schedule of show times are also available online at http://www.theimaginasian.com.