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.