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Mandarin GCSE Study Session
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL HAVE A NEW DATE. CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.
Recommended for GCSE and equivalent level Mandarin
£5 per student, 158 places
Screening: Springtime in a Small Town (Xiao Cheng Zhi Chun) PG
Director: Tian Zhuangzhuang, China, 2003, 116 mins.
In Mandarin with English subtitles
Springtime in a Small Town is a romantic take of unfulfilled love set at the end of China's war against Japan. Dr. Zhang Zhichen (Xin Baiqing) returns to his hometown to visit an old family friend, Dai Liyan (Wu Ju), who is unwell and is now married to the doctor's childhood sweetheart. Tension rises as the former sweethearts rediscover their feelings for each other.
Led by Dr. Qi Zhang, Chinese Lector, Manchester Metropolitan University and Robert Hamilton, Senior Lecturer Film and Media studies, Manchester Metropolitan University.
This study session aims to give students the opportunity to observe Mandarin as it is spoken in this beautiful, character-led story. Students will also familiarise themselves with Chinese culture and customs before China emerged as a Communist republic. After the screening, students will be encouraged to participate in discussions and debates focusing on human relationships.
