Screening Theme:

“East Asian Cinema and the Aesthetics of Disquiet”

Film Screening:

“Long Day’s Journey Into Night”

Synopsis:
After returning from a long absence, Luo drifts through memories of a summer he spent twenty years earlier with the woman he loved in his hometown of Kaili. Director Bi Gan crafts a mesmerizing cinematic journey steeped in nostalgia, blurring the lines between dreams and reality. The film explores the passage of time and its haunting impact on human relationships, weaving a meditative, visually poetic world that transcends conventional storytelling.

Critical Acclaim:
The film received widespread praise, earning 45 nominations and 15 awards, including:

• Official Selection (Un Certain Regard) – Cannes Film Festival 2018
• Best Foreign Film Nominee – St. Louis Film Critics Association Awards 2019
• 3 Wins at the Golden Horse Film Festival 2018 (Best Cinematography, Best Original Film Score)
• Honorary Award – New Jersey International Film Festival 2019
• Best Film – International Cinephile Society Awards

Genre: Drama / Romance / Mystery
Country: China-France Co-production
Language: Mandarin (with Arabic subtitles)
Year: 2018
Runtime: 138 min

Curated & Moderated by:

Abdulwahab Shawky (Egyptian filmmaker)

About the Moderator:
Shawky has worked as an assistant director for a decade on notable projects, including:

• “Al-Ahd” (The Covenant) – Dir. Khaled Marei
• “Menoura Be Ahlaha” – Dir. Yousry Nasrallah
• “You Will Die at Twenty” (Sudan) – Dir. Amjad Abu Alala (Winner, Lion of the Future – Venice Film Festival)

Recently, he directed his short film “The Last of Miracles”, which opened the 7th El Gouna Film Festival.

Post-Screening Discussion:

An open dialogue with the audience, moderated by Abdulwahab Shawky, exploring the film’s themes, visual poetry, and the broader landscape of East Asian cinema.

Admission is free—no prior registration required.

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