Lea
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For anyone who is interested in Asian films there is the Terrocotta Film Festival taking place this week at the Prince Charles Cinema.
Thursday 6th May - Sunday 9th May
Films, parties, book signings, talks from directors, a chance to meet new people
Opening Film: LITTLE BIG SOLDIER (Jackie Chan's 99th!) with a special award presentation to Jackie Chan (who is not attending, but will give a recorded introduction to the film)
Closing Film: BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSIN - director Teddy Chen will be attending the festival to introduce the film and host a Q&A session afterwards
Japan Night Party Sat 8th May- cosplay, 2 Japanese Bands, DJs playing J-pop and asia beat, book signings (Upstairs at Slug & Lettuce, 5 Lisle Street) FREE ENTRY
Drinks with Director Teddy Chen Sunday 9th May - registration required. Complimentary drinks and food served, sponsored by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office
Late night Thai Horror films PHOBIA and MEAT GRINDER
Final chapter of 20th Century Boys 3
Mind bending Japanese film FISH STORY (will a punk rock song save the world from a meteorite?)
For cinephiles: documentary double-bill IN THE MOOD FOR DOYLE & YAKUZA EIGA plus Q&A with director Yves Montmayeur
Book signings: Richard Cooper, personal friend of Jackie Chan and has written a book about him; Jasper Sharp, leading writer on Japanese Cinema
Xavier Jamaux, soundtrack composer to ACCIDENT will be on hand for Q&A session after ACCIDENT, plus special guest GABRIELE ROBERTO, soundtrack composer of Pang Ho Cheungs DREAM HOME
11 UK Premieres and 3 European Premieres
And the price to see a film in the West End that's not likely to be shown in UK cinemas?
£7.50 per film; £6.00 for Prince Charles cinema members.
For anyone who is interested in Asian films there is the Terrocotta Film Festival taking place this week at the Prince Charles Cinema.
Thursday 6th May - Sunday 9th May
Films, parties, book signings, talks from directors, a chance to meet new people
Opening Film: LITTLE BIG SOLDIER (Jackie Chan's 99th!) with a special award presentation to Jackie Chan (who is not attending, but will give a recorded introduction to the film)
Closing Film: BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSIN - director Teddy Chen will be attending the festival to introduce the film and host a Q&A session afterwards
Japan Night Party Sat 8th May- cosplay, 2 Japanese Bands, DJs playing J-pop and asia beat, book signings (Upstairs at Slug & Lettuce, 5 Lisle Street) FREE ENTRY
Drinks with Director Teddy Chen Sunday 9th May - registration required. Complimentary drinks and food served, sponsored by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office
Late night Thai Horror films PHOBIA and MEAT GRINDER
Final chapter of 20th Century Boys 3
Mind bending Japanese film FISH STORY (will a punk rock song save the world from a meteorite?)
For cinephiles: documentary double-bill IN THE MOOD FOR DOYLE & YAKUZA EIGA plus Q&A with director Yves Montmayeur
Book signings: Richard Cooper, personal friend of Jackie Chan and has written a book about him; Jasper Sharp, leading writer on Japanese Cinema
Xavier Jamaux, soundtrack composer to ACCIDENT will be on hand for Q&A session after ACCIDENT, plus special guest GABRIELE ROBERTO, soundtrack composer of Pang Ho Cheungs DREAM HOME
11 UK Premieres and 3 European Premieres
And the price to see a film in the West End that's not likely to be shown in UK cinemas?
£7.50 per film; £6.00 for Prince Charles cinema members.
