Wednesday 3rd February 2010
ETG34 / 2pm – 5pm

CUEAFS proudly presents an exclusive screening of ‘Achilles and the Tortoise’ ( 2008, Japan ) from revered director and actor Takeshi Kitano ( Violent Cop, Battle Royale, Dolls ).

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 -

The third part in Takeshi’s self reflexive trilogy which includes ‘Takeshi’ ( 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.

Coming Soon:

Chinese Spring festival event!