The Chinese Independent Film Foundation (CIFF) is a
not-for-profit screen culture organisation dedicated
to showcasing new and old art-house Chinese-language
cinema across Australia. Founded in Narrm/Melbourne,
CIFF works with collaborators across mainland China,
Hong Kong and Taiwan to present films that
rarely receive theatrical release locally.


LOVE AND DUTY
戀愛與義務 (1931)  Directed by Bu Wancang卜萬蒼 (China) 
Program: Once Upon A Time In 華語 CinemaLOVE AND DUTY stars the legendary Ruan Lingyu 阮玲玉 in dual roles as mother and daughter – a virtuoso performance that cemented her status as one of China’s greatest actresses. Its chiaroscuro lighting, expressive close-ups, and emotional precision showcase Bu Wancang卜萬蒼’s mastery of silent cinema – marking a triumph of world film preservation.
Sunday, March 8, 2pm

ACMI (Melb) tickets
Address: Elsewhere Books
Level 3, 139 Franklin Street, Melbourne

CIFF acknowledges the Traditional Owners of
the unceded land on which we work and create,
the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong
peoples, and the wider Kulin Nations.