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An Elephant Sitting Still (18*)

Da xiang xi di er zuo

— ,Barbican Cinema 2 & 3
An Elephant Sitting Still

In the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, there is an elephant that sits and ignores the world – a symbol of escape for the protagonists of the late writer and filmmaker Hu Bo’s four-hour epic.

The film unfolds over a single suspenseful day in the city and follows the struggles of its characters: Bu is on the run after pushing the school bully Shuai down the stairs; Shuai’s older brother Cheng, a gangster, is after revenge; and Bu’s schoolmate, Ling, fears the release of an incriminating video.
 
Told through beautiful compositions, punctured by silence and violence, Hu Bo's critically acclaimed first and final film delivers a furious social commentary on contemporary China that is destined to become a landmark of Chinese cinema.

 

Tagged with: Cinema New releases

China 2018 Dir Hu Bo 230 min

* = locally classified by the City of London Corporation

Please arrive promptly at the advertised start time

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Barbican Cinema 2 & 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.