The screening of the Chinese silent film XI XIANG JI/Romance of the Western Chamber with live accompaniment – this year’s creative programme – will have its global premiere at the Festival Gala on the evening of 2 February 2024. Zhang Hua, a film history expert who is currently a professor at the School of Journalism and Communication of Southwest University and a visiting scholar at King’s College London, will deliver an introduction to the film on site.

We encourage you to arrive on time to enjoy a drink reception with the performer, guest speakers, curators and all festival audiences!