The Song of the Phoenix is screening at Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison on 26 July. Image: Song of the Phoenix.
The Australia China Friendship Society ACT is hosting a film screening of The Song of the Phoenix at the Jamison Southern Cross Club on Wednesday 26 July.
In the 1980s, Master Jiaosan headed a suona ensemble, playing at weddings and funerals. The local custom means that the masterpiece of “Song of Phoenix” could only be played to well-respected persons during their funerals. Jiaosan’s apprentice You Tianming worked very hard and stood to succeed Master Jiao with the suona ensemble. Jiao and You witness a lot of ups and downs in this musical form of suona. When fellow suona players were forced to make a living in the city as unskilled laborers, the ensemble finally broke up. However, You Tianming stuck to his promise to Master Jiao and committed himself to the traditional art.When Master Jiao passed away, Tianming played “Song of the Phoenix” at his graveside to commemorate the noble and dignified life of Master Jiao.
29th Golden Rooster Award-Grand Jury Prize
Director: Tianming Wu (Tutor of famous director Yimou Zhang)
Length: 107 mins
Cast: Zeru Tao, Mincheng Li
Genre: Drama
Language: Mandarin with English subtitles
Members and friends are invited to meet for dinner in the bistro from 6 pm. The film will begin at 7:30pm. A gold coin (or more) donation will go towards ACFS’ Project Hope students. Please book by emailing acfsevent@gmail.com by 22 July.
The details
What: Film Evening – The Song of the Phoenix
When: Wednesday 26 July, 7:30 pm
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Cnr Catchpole &, Bowman St, Macquarie ACT 2614
Cost: Gold coin donation
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