Five-star film about the relationship between man and dog on the edge of the Gobi Desert.
Director: Guan Hu - Actors: Eddie Peng, Tong Liya, Jia Zhangke, Zhang Yi, Zhou You
Length: 111 minutes - Language: Mandarin
- Subtitles: Dutch
Lang(Eddie Peng) is a taciturn man who wants to resume his life after his imprisonment. He returns to his native village on the edge of the Gobi Desert. There, too, it is palpable that the Beijing Olympics are approaching. All stray dogs must be driven out of the city, and Lang joins the local dog patrol. Lang becomes fascinated by the dogs they have to catch. A special bond develops with an impressive black dog Xin.
The film won 2 awards at the last Cannes Film Festival.
About the CineFiliaal
The Cinephilia opens especially for our regular customers. At the regular time of Wednesday evening (around) 8:30 pm. Holders of Cineville passes, Filmcredits and Strippenkaart and other fans of our movie theater are invited weekly for a preview of a new film. So you see the film first. That film is (usually) introduced by Geert ter Steeg or Don Zwaaneveld; a story about the background of the film, the makers and the making process. With great viewing tips to watch out for.