Feng Xiaogang’s Youth (2017) is a coming-of-age drama that offers a look at the lives of young members in a Chinese military performance troupe in the 1970s. From dances to battles, the young group navigates love and loss together, all set against the backdrop of social and political upheaval in China.

Presented as part of a Feng Xiaogang retrospective, join us for a weekend-long screening of Youth. Following the screening of Youth, join a conversation on October 11 at 8 p.m. New York time with ChinaFile editor and journalist Susan Jakes and historian and cultural critic Geremie Barmé. The discussion will offer a closer look at Feng’s illustrious career and the entertainment industry in China today.

Youth

“Mixing graceful dance scenes with gruesome battle sequences, Youth presents a rose-tinted view of China’s Cultural Revolution and war with Vietnam, but its narrative about the loss of innocence of its young characters is fascinating.” – South China Morning Post

Genre: Drama
Duration: 135 minutes
Director: Feng Xiaogang
Language: Chinese
Subtitles: English
Main Cast: Xuan Huang, Miao Miao, Caiyu Yang

How to Watch
Register for free via Eventive to stream this film. Viewing instructions for the film will be emailed to all registrants. This film screening via Eventive is only available in the following authorized regions: United States of America, Hong Kong, India, Korea, and Switzerland. The film is not available to stream in Australia, Japan, the Philippines, or any other countries not listed as an authorized region. For any further questions, reach out to [email protected].

This program is presented by Asia Society Museum and Asia Society Southern California as part of Asia Society at the Movies, a series that showcases a broad range of films and filmmakers from across Asia and the Asian diaspora.

This screening is made possible by Huayi Brothers.

Asia Society at the Movies
Asia Society is proud to present Asia Society at the Movies, a new series of film screenings and conversations showcasing a broad range of films and filmmakers from across Asia and the Asian diaspora. Asia Society at the Movies celebrates established and emerging voices, contemporary films and classics, and documentaries. The series builds on Asia Society’s long and rich history of film programming. This initiative also serves to deepen understanding of Asian cultures—a core part of Asia Society’s mission since its creation. Learn more about the Asia Society at the Movies initiative.

About Asia Society Museum
Asia Society Museum presents a wide range of traditional, modern, and contemporary exhibitions of Asian and Asian American art, taking new approaches to familiar masterpieces and introducing under-recognized arts and artists. The Asia Society Museum Collection comprises a traditional art collection, including the initial bequests of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd, and a contemporary art collection. Through exhibitions and public programs, Asia Society provides a forum for the issues and viewpoints reflected in both traditional and contemporary Asian art and in Asia today.

About Asia Society Southern California
Established in Los Angeles in 1985, Asia Society Southern California (ASSC) is ideally situated at the gateway to the Asia-Pacific region. ASSC has played a pivotal role through creative programs and activities in increasing shared knowledge, enhancing dialogue, and furthering cultural exchanges transcending regional boundaries. As part of the global Asia Society, which was founded more than 60 years ago in New York City, ASSC has launched many creative initiatives and programs addressing current issues of importance across the fields of the arts, culture, policy, business, and education.