2016-08-11

The Asian Pop-Up Cinema is returning to Chicago with their 3rd film season from September 17th – December 4th

For a city with such a vibrant art scene, it’s absolutely a no-brainer that Chicago is home to a regular selection of Asian films being screened in the city. The Asian Pop-Up Cinema, heralded across the globe for their work in the community, has now announced that their 3rd season of Asian film screenings will be held from September 17th to December 4th 2016.



After an incredibly well received 2nd season, which included a screening of The Mobfathers and an extensive Q&A with director Herman Yau (alongside the director receiving the 1st Pinnacle Award from the Asian Pop-Up Cinema, a career achievement award recognising his distinctive voice in Asian cinema), this time there will be 12 award-winning films, including 9 Chicago Premieres, screened over the season.




Taking place at Chicago Cultural Center’s Claudia Cassidy Theatre and Studio A at the Joffrey Tower; a wide selection of festival gracing films and niche classics will be on offer for the audience. From the standout Hong Kong film Weeds on Fire to the Japanese road/rail trip movie Round Trip Heart, there will be something for every audience member. Alongside Round Trip Heart, audiences can also expect director Yuki Tanada to be in attendance as the first female director guest of Asian Pop-Up Cinema.

Yuki Tanada at the 18th Udine Far East Film Festival

ASIAN POP-UP CINEMA Season III Schedule

Opening Night Film:  SORI:  VOICE FROM THE HEART

CHICAGO PREMIERE

Saturday, September 17, 1:30 PM @ Wilmette Theatre

WEEDS ON FIRE

CHICAGO PREMIERE

Wednesday, September 21, 7:00 PM @ AMC River East 21

HAMOG

CHICAGO PREMIERE

Sunday, September 25, 2:00 PM @ Wilmette Theatre

WONG KA YAN

CHICAGO PREMIERE (FREE SCREENING)

Friday, September 30, 7:30 PM @ Studio A of Joffrey Tower at 10 E Randolph Street

PATHS OF THE SOUL

Wednesday, October 5, 7:00 PM @ AMC River East 21

WHEN THE CURTAIN RISES

CHICAGO PREMIERE

Sunday, October 9, 2:00 PM at Wilmette Theatre.

SITI

CHICAGO PREMIERE (FREE SCREENING)

Wednesday, October 12, 7:00 PM @ Claudia Cassidy Theatre at Chicago Cultural Center

THE WAILING

Sunday, October 30, 1:30 PM @ Wilmette Theatre

A FOOL

CHICAGO PREMIERE

Wednesday, November 9, 7:00 PM @ AMC River East 21

THE ACTOR

CHICAGO PREMIERE

Sunday, November 13, 2:00 PM @ Wilmette Theatre

THE ASSASSIN

Wednesday, November 30, 7:00 PM @ AMC River East 21

Closing Night Film:  ROUND TRIP HEART

CHICAGO PREMIERE

Sunday, December 4, 4:00 PM @ Wilmette Theatre followed by Closing Night Reception.

Directed by:  Yuki Tanada, who will be in attendance for Intro and Q & A.

To find out more about the Asian Pop-Up Cinema 3rd Season, watch their trailer below.

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