WASHINGTON FILM INSTITUTE
and the Taiwanese American Professionals Washington, DC (TAP-DC)
cordially invite you to a TAIWAN FILM NIGHT and LAUNCH PARTY for the DC APA Film Festival
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THURSDAY 9 APRIL
THE ARTS CLUB
2017 Eye Street NW, WDC 20006 MAP / DIRECTIONS / PARKING
THE DRUMMER
118 minutes, Mandarin | Cantonese with English subtitles
Director: Kenneth Bi
Starring: Jaycee Chan, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Angelica Leeart
Sid (Jaycee Chan – son of Jackie Chan) the rebellious son of a controlling and savage mafia boss in Hong Kong, has to flee to the beautiful mountains of Taiwan upon enraging his father’s violent adversary. Hiding out in the mountains, Sid encounters a group of Zen drummers whose mesmerizing art, rigorous physical training, and austere way of life pique this hostile urban young man’s interest and he requests to join the group. Sid’s independence from the mafia life and his father is profoundly challenged, however, when a twist of fate brings him back home to Hong Kong.
AWARDS
Golden Horse Film Festival 2007
Won
Golden Horse Award
Best Supporting Actor
Tony Ka Fai Leung
Sundance Film Festival 2008
Nominated
Grand Jury Prize
World Cinema – Dramatic
Kenneth Bi
Tokyo FILMeX 2007
Nominated
Grand Prize
Kenneth Bi
SCHEDULE
6:30PM First Screening: 1st FL
8:30PM Second Screening: 1st FL
6:30PM – 10:30PM Drinks Gathering / Mixer: 2nd FL
After the event, join us for drinks and/or dinner in the neighborhood, if you like.
TICKETS still avail @ door
Tickets still available at the door for 8:30 show and MixereDVANCD
ATTIRE
Though not required, business/business casual or cocktail attire preferred.
THE ARTS CLUB
For nearly a century the Arts Club of Washington has promoted and celebrated the visual, performing, and literary arts in the nation’s capital. Gatherings for members, exhibits and performances for the public, and a range of private events are held in the club’s historic I Street mansion, which was formerly the home of President James Monroe. Arts Club members come from a wide range of artistic disciplines and professional backgrounds, joined by their shared enjoyment and appreciation of the arts.