131 mins |
Rated
M
This is an Auckland Film Society screening for Auckland Film Society members. For info on how to join, see below.
Wong Kar-wai • Hong Kong • 2000
In Cantonese with English subtitles
'In 1962, journalist Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung) and his wife move into a Hong Kong apartment, but Chow's spouse is often away on business. Before long, the lonely Chow makes the acquaintance of the alluring Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung), whose own significant other also seems preoccupied with work. As the two friends realize their respective partners are cheating on them, they begin to fall for one another; however, neither wants to stoop to the level of the unfaithful spouses.'
Film Society membership is available to through the Academy Cinemas website, or at the counter. A year long membership entitles you to free admission to all Film Society screenings throughout the year, anywhere in New Zealand. A three-trip pass entitles you admission to three Film Society screenings. Please note that most screenings will be open to members only. Visit www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz/auckland for more info.
In many areas membership also allows you generous concessions at the NZ International Film Festival, and to local cinemas.
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This is an Auckland Film Society screening for Auckland Film Society members. For info on how to join, see below.
Wong Kar-wai • Hong Kong • 2000
In Cantonese with English subtitles
'In 1962, journalist Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung) and his wife move into a Hong Kong apartment, but Chow's spouse is often away on business. Before long, the lonely Chow makes the acquaintance of the alluring Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung), whose own significant other also seems preoccupied with work. As the two friends realize their respective partners are cheating on them, they begin to fall for one another; however, neither wants to stoop to the level of the unfaithful spouses.'
Film Society membership is available to through the Academy Cinemas website, or at the counter. A year long membership entitles you to free admission to all Film Society screenings throughout the year, anywhere in New Zealand. A three-trip pass entitles you admission to three Film Society screenings. Please note that most screenings will be open to members only. Visit www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz/auckland for more info.
In many areas membership also allows you generous concessions at the NZ International Film Festival, and to local cinemas.