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Kindness Day Spring Cinema Screening and Post-screening Discussions

2024.04.26

After each screening at Spring Cinema, there will be post-screening discussions held .ᐟ.ᐟ .ᐟ.ᐟ

 

During the event period from May 11th to June 22nd , a total of six selected films will be showcased:

➊ “Zombie film with grandpas & grandmas” tells the story of director Xu Zirou and the grandmother with dementia.
➋ “Eating Grapes without Spitting out the Skin” humorously presents director Lin weizhi’s life story.
➌ “Can You Hear Me?” is a true adaptation of director Li Nianxiu's personal experience.
➍➎ The drama short film “My sister” and the comedy short film “Daddy-To-Be” are both directed by director Pan Keyin.
➏ Director Naoko Ogigami's heartwarming healing piece “Kamome Diner” depicts the incredible journey of a Japanese woman, Sachie, who relocates to Helsinki, Finland, and opens a Japanese diner, embarking on an extraordinary adventure.

 

Each post-screening discussion invites directors and guest speakers for an in-depth conversation.
Invite your friends to Spring Cinema to watch movies and engage in more interesting conversations together!

 

 

🟡 🟢 Kindness Day Spring Cinema 🟡 🟢
Location: Minsheng Road Roller Skating Rink, next to Kindness Day Hotel
Date: May 11, 2024 (Saturday) - June 22, 2024 (Saturday)
Tickets: Available for free at cooperating stores and Kindness Day Hotel counter. Kindness Day Hotel guests will receive tickets upon check-in on the day of their stay.

1. “Zombie film with grandpas & grandmas”
Screening on Saturday, May 11th at 19:00
★ Post-screening discussion with director Xu Zirou and guest speaker Zhang Yantuo
★ Free ticket redemption at StableNice BLDG. and Kindness Day Hotel Counter from May 3rd
★ Opening film giveaway: Handmade canvas bag (for the first 30 audience members with tickets)

 

2. “ Eating Grapes without Spitting out the Skin” and “Can You Hear Me?”
Double Feature on Saturday, May 25th at 19:00
★ Post-screening discussion with directors Li Nianxiu, Lin weizhi, and guest speaker Lian Bohan
★ Free ticket redemption at St.1 Cafe' and Kindness Day Hotel Counter from May 17th

 

3. “My sister” and “Daddy-To-Be”
Double Feature on Saturday, June 8th at 19:00
★ Post-screening discussion with director Pan Keyin and guest speaker Zhou Liangrou
★ Free ticket redemption at Kan-tan Cafe and Kindness Day Hotel Counter from June 8th

 


​4. “Kamome Diner”
Screening on Saturday, June 22nd at 19:00
★ Post-screening discussion with speaker Dato and host Sun Hequn
★ Free ticket redemption at makidought and Kindness Day Hotel Counter from June 22nd
★ Closing film giveaway: Japanese-made ceramic mug (for the first 30 audience members with tickets)


🎁 There will be a post-screening raffle!
Prizes include:
- StableNice Coffee
- New issue of filmaholic
- Boven Tainan Day Pass
- Filter017 merchandise
- Ruins Coffee Roasters
Special thanks to our collaborating partners for their generous sponsorship!


 

Organizer: Kindness Day Hotel
Co-organizer: South Taiwan Film Festival
Co-sponsor: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Tainan City Government
Venue Support: Bureau of Transportation, Tainan City Government

 

※ Post-screening discussions start immediately after the screening.
※ The organizers reserve the right to modify, adjust, and interpret the program. In case of unforeseen circumstances like weather conditions, announcements will be made on official websites and social media platforms. Please keep your tickets and stay tuned for announcements.