The Mulan International Film Festival (MulanIFF) is Canada’s largest film festival that celebrates Chinese-language films and Chinese filmmakers all around the world. The fourth edition of the festival will be held from August 11 to August 20, 2023, at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus, and the P.C. Ho Theatre at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto in Scarborough.

The festival will open with Kok Rui LAU’s first feature film, THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET, a story about a Hong Kong-born Pakistani boy forms an unexpected bond with a taxi driver who feels guilty after a deadly accident with his father. It will close with the International Premiere of YANG Lina’s new film, LEAP OF FAITH.

Founded in 2018, MulanIFF is 100% run by volunteers. The festival is listed in Telefilm Canada’s Development Program, as a qualifying festival for the stream for Black and People of Colour.

The festival itself aims at facilitating the appreciation of Chinese cinema across Canadian communities and inspiring the audience to discuss contemporary conflicts, challenges, and opportunities from a global perspective. During the festival, there will be screenings, panel discussions, seminars, and conferences on topics related to cinematic arts and artists.

The 2023 festival consists of four main programmes: Fountainhead, Lili vs. Leviathan, Ying and Yang, and Retrospective, plus one special presentation programme:

- The Fountainhead programme celebrates and promotes emerging talents and their works with creative originality.

- The Lili vs. Leviathan programme serves to advance the appreciation of female filmmakers’ and actresses’ endeavours, as well as to recognize the identity and power of female protagonists in films.

- The Yin and Yang programme is dedicated to films that reflect on social issues related to gender inequality, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation, thereby advocating equality and solidarity.

- The Retrospective programme provides a vantage point to delve into the ebb and flow of history, society, culture, and the spirit of the times. Through these cinematic wonders, we embark on a journey upstream, seeking the essence of being Chinese, of being of Chinese descent, and of the Chinese cultural heritage.

- The Special Presentation programme this year features classic WUXIA films including Ang LEE’s CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON and WONG Kar-wai’s ASHES OF TIME REDUX (35mm film).

Ticket Information

Time: Aug 11th to 20th

Location: Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Ave)

P.C. Ho Theatre ((5183 Sheppard Ave E.))

Admit One: $20 CAD

Student and Senior Admit One: $18 CAD

Get a 3-, 6- or 10-Ticket Festival Pack and enjoy up to 25%-off

For more information and tickets, please visit https://mulanfestival.com/festival-2023/

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