Chinese Film Week

Overview

The inaugural Chinese Film Week is happening in Sydney this month, taking over Event Cinemas George Street from February 27–March 3. You'll be able to catch the latest hits in Chinese cinema without spending a dime — every screening is absolutely free.

Curated by the China Cultural Centre, you'll have the chance to watch critically acclaimed Chinese films from the past few years, across action, drama and comedy genres. The festival will open with a screening of Lost, Found (2018), which is from the Oscar-nominated director Lü Yue and follows a single mother's search for her missing daughter.

Other highlights include Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018), a comedy following one man's goal to spend one-billion dollars in order to win 30 billion; Animal World (2018), starring Li Yifeng and Oscar-winner Michael Douglas and following a young gambler who tries a clean slate with a thrilling game of chance (set on a disused warship); and Go Away Mr. Tumour (2015), which is based on a cult manga series that explores the dark reality of cancer treatment.

Each film will only screen once during the festival week, so be sure to mark your top picks. To see the full schedule and reserve seats, head to the festival website.