CEAFS presents the launch of ‘Coventry Close Encounters’
Wednesday 21st October 2pm ETG34.
Guest Speaker:
An introduction by Dr. David Pilsbury
Pro Vice Chancellor for International Development.
The first screening will be the Chinese summer box office smash ‘Sophie’s Revenge’ (2009: South Korea/China) starring Chinese Superstar actress Zhang Ziyi, most recognisable in the West for her starring roles in the Zhang Yimou period martial arts epics ‘Hero’ and ‘House of Flying Daggers’.
Synopsis: A somewhat imitative, clichéd and predictable affair but unquestionably enjoyable, Sophie’s Revenge is the China approximation of the hip and contemporary Hollywood romantic comedy. Discerning filmgoers needn’t apply, but for a China production, this is something of an accomplishment. Featuring Zhang Ziyi as you’ve never seen her before! A guilty pleasure to kick off the Close Encounters programme.
