Due to the sensitive and graphic nature of the material, this week’s CUEAFS screening will be an exclusive one for members only.
Introducing the genre of pink cinema ( pinku eiga ):
‘Pink films are 35mm Japanese erotic films that appeared in the early 1960s and subsequently dominated the domestic market for the next two decades. As noted predominantly in the case of director Koji Wakamatsu, pink films used sadomasochistic and other fantasies as allegories for various –leftist– political themes.’
As Andrew Grossman states, “there had been no more conspicuous lacuna in the West’s knowledge of Japanese genre filmmaking than the softcore pink film ( pinku eiga ), whose daunting superabundance, destitute budgets, anarchic politics, and penchant for rough sadomasochism had traditionally impeded any wide distribution abroad”.
The CUEAFS team would like to thank Dr John Berra for taking the time to give a talk on Contemporary Japanese Cinema – Domestic Appeal vs International Prestige. John Berra is an Independent Scholar and Author who has written extensively about American and Japanese Independent Cinema. His most recent book is ‘The Directory of World Cinema: Japan’, to be released this month, in which ‘Achilles and the Tortoise’ is Film of the Year.
In case you missed it, we offer the opportunity to listen to a podcast of the talk here:
CUEAFS proudly presents an exclusive screening of ‘Achilles and the Tortoise’ ( 2008, Japan ) from revered director and actor 东亚电影协会荣誉奉献独家公映电影‘阿基里斯与龟 ‘Takeshi Kitano ( Violent Cop, Battle Royale, Dolls ).（暴力刑警，大逃杀，藕断丝连）
Very Special Guest Speaker: John Berra ( Writer, Researcher and Film Critic )
Coinciding with the release of his edited book ‘World Cinema Directory: Japan’, published by Intellect, John will be talking and taking questions on all aspects of contemporary Japanese Cinema and film criticism.
‘Achilles and the Tortoise’
- Film of the Year in the World Cinema Directory -
与他最新编辑的书籍不谋而合，John将会发表讲话并且回答所有设计当代日本电影票房的评论。
世界电影目录年度最佳影片
The third part in Takeshi’s self reflexive trilogy which includes ‘Takeshis’ ( 2005 ) and ‘Glory to the Filmmaker’ ( 2007 ). A darkly humorous study of the often ridiculous consequences for a compulsive artist, which raises questions about the very nature and status of ‘art’ world itself.
The editorial team has chosen once again! George Rippon is the winner of the review competition for ‘Accident’, for which he will receive a ‘Breathless’ DVD. You can read his review here. Enjoy!
Wednesday 27th January 2010 2010年 一月27号 星期三
ETG34 / 2pm-5pm
CUEAFS invites you to an exclusive screening of the Johnnie To produced thriller ‘Accident’ ( 2009, Hong Kong ). 东亚电影协会诚邀您一同欣赏郑保瑞独家公映影片‘意外’（2009，香港）
Directed with style by Pou-soi Cheang ( Dog Bite Dog, Shamo ) and starring Louis Koo, ‘Accident’ is produced and released by Johnnie To’s production company Milkyway Image, a genuine seal of quality in terms of Hong Kong cinema. At first glance, a seemingly generic thriller following a group of assassins for hire. However, appearances can be deceptive… 郑保瑞风格系列（“狗咬狗”） 加上以古天乐领衔的强大明星阵容。 ‘意外’是香港票房高标准的完美标志。乍一看，只是一部一般类别的惊悚片搭配上一帮雇佣的暗杀者。然而，外表总是可以欺骗人的。
“Strong and stylish in every department… highly recommended” “每一个环节都是猛烈而潮流的… 强烈推荐” Variety.com
Coming Soon:
Guest Speaker – Film Journalist and Japanese film critic John Berra.
CUEAFS is back! We know you missed Ruo’s raffle and hope you enjoyed the very first screening of this term! We look forward to reading your reviews and hearing your thoughts on ‘Goemon’ on the Facebook group.
东亚电影协会又回来了。 我们知道大家一定想念我们的抽奖了。 同时也希望你们能享受这学期的每一次电影放映。 我们期待能读到你们的影评以及听到你们对“五右卫门”的想法。 希望你们登陆FACEBOOK来加入我们的讨论团队。
Meanwhile, here are some photos from the screening:
同时，也给大家奉献上一些放映过程中的照片
CUEAFS returns in 2010 and invites you to an exclusive screening of the period set martial arts fantasy ‘Goemon’ ( Japan, 2009 ), directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, the visionary director of the anime adaptation and fan favourite ‘Casshern’ ( 2004 ) released in the UK by Tartan.
We hope you enjoyed the free Chinese tea and popcorn, the fortune cookies, the raffle and especially the films we’ve shown so far!
希望到目前为止你们都会很享受东亚电影协会提供的免费中国茶，爆米花，幸运小饼干，乐透，尤其是电影。
Join us next term for more special guests and exclusive screenings from our sponsors, Terracotta Distribution and Third Window Films! Keep your eye on the CUEAFS blog, Facebook group and Twitter for more info.
点击以下网址加入我们下学期更多的独家电影放映，并且了解将要来到我们协会做客的尊贵嘉宾们。 Terracotta Distribution and Third Window Films!
请随时关注我们电影协会的博客，FACEBOOK小组 以及微博以获得更多咨询。
Meanwhile, here are some photos from the ‘Scandal Makers’ screening, the last one for this term:
同时，将《急速绯闻》放映过程中拍摄下的照片贴上来， 作为本学期的一个完美结尾。
And who knows? Maybe someone will finally win Henry, the deer! The hunt continues…
另外，你们有谁知道? 或许有人最终还是会赢得Henry手上的 小鹿！ 猎人已经开始行动了….
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