Wed 2 Dec · 6pm
Fitzroy North
Bi Gan's dreamlike Kaili Blues at a film club
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Aspect Film Club is a community film club for people of colour.
For October, Aspect Film Club presents KAILI BLUES (路边野餐), a Chinese mystery drama written and directed by Bi Gan.
Set in the south-western Chinese countryside with a cast predominantly made of non-actors, KAILI BLUES is Bi Gan's directorial debut. The film follows Chen Sheng (Chen Yongzhong), an ex-convict and rural doctor searching for his missing nephew. Along the way, he encounters figure from his past and his future as he reckons with his understanding of reality.
FILM: Kaili Blues (2015)
RUNTIME: 113 minutes
WHEN: Wednesday December 2
WHERE: Champagne Video, Fitzroy North (11 tram, 250/251 bus)
DETAILS:
Arrive from 6pm to mingle and grab popcorn or wine from the venue. Screening will start around 6:15pm and the film runs for 113 minutes.
Afterwards, you're welcome to stay and chat about the film. Stick around for mingling and conversation, with optional prompts to guide discussion.
Don't be shy to come alone! Everyone is very friendly, and the hosts will be around to say hello.
NOTE:
If you purchased a ticket and can no longer make it, please refund so others can come along! Get in touch via Instagram or Humanitix if you need help with cancelling your ticket. Note that we can't facilitate refunds on the day of the event.
ABOUT THE HOSTS:
Aspect Film Club is designed for people of colour to connect with fellow film lovers and watch cinema from around the world. Allies are kindly requested to respect the intentions of the…
Quick answers
When is Kaili Blues?
Wed 2 Dec 2026, 6pm.
Where is it?
Fitzroy North, VIC.
How much are tickets?
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