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China Film Archive (Xiaoxitiandian)

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China Film Archive (Xiaoxitiandian) - Institutional Reviews

Directly under the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People's Republic of China, the China Film Archive is a professional institution for film theory research and education in China, and became a full member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) in 1980. It has two external names: "China Film Archive" and "China Film Art Research Center", and fans often love to call it "Xiaoxitian" (perhaps because the Baiziwan branch has a small number of films and is not well known to most audiences), which can be described as a holy place in the hearts of art film lovers, and is often haunted by film big Vs and well-known film critics. For fans, the wonderful film schedule is undoubtedly Xiao Xitian's biggest advantage, and the level of playback equipment is also good. The contemporary MOMA Broadway film schedule is relatively good, but it is still dominated by theatrical films on a daily basis, while Xiao Xitian purely broadcasts influential films in world film history from all over the world and in various periods, and these movies are not easy to find on the Internet. Taking the blockbuster film list in November 2017 as an example, the introduction of films from the Polish Film Festival, the French Film Festival, the Canadian Film Festival, as well as domestic filmmakers such as Yan Shunkai and Chen Kaige, is as grand as the New Year for fans. "Scorched Earth City", "My Winnipeg Lake", "Mommy", "Song of Opportunity" and more are all films not to be missed. In addition, the CEO of the Toronto Film Festival, Pierce Handlin, artistic director Cameron Bailey, and other responsible persons were invited to the scene of each screening to introduce these films to everyone, and personally hosted the post-screening exchange activities of "Wizard of the Battlefield" and "Gabriel", which was enough to make Beijing fans carnival. Xiaoxitian has not yet fully opened online ticket purchase and telephone reservation channels, but some films can already be purchased online through platforms such as Time.com, Taopiaopiao, and Guevara, which is especially convenient for foreign fans. In addition to film festivals and other activities, tickets for the past three days are generally only sold on a daily basis, and details can be viewed through WeChat public accounts and other channels. Only same-day movie tickets are sold on site, which can only be settled with cash and cinema membership cards, and the regular ticket sales time is 1-2 hours before the screening. In the Chinese film market, where commercial films are prevalent, art films are not subject to public attention, and there is no channel to enter the public's attention. On October 15, 2017, the China Film Archive, as the representative of the leading organization, established the National Art Film Screening Alliance in Changchun, with 100 art theaters in many first-, second- and third-tier cities across the country. After the trial operation, these theaters will discharge art films every day and guarantee 10 prime screenings per week. The film schedule takes into account the stylized and anti-routine genre films, so that art films can enter the field of vision of more audiences. In the theaters all over the land, the public may not feel much about this change in the short term, but it will be a strong stroke for Chinese films. Beijing Wanda (CBD), Contemporary MOMA Broadway Cinema, Lumière Parkview Green Cinema, Intermediate Cinema, Lumière Changying Tianjie IMAX Cinema, Poly International Cinema Beijing Beiyuan Cinema, China Film International Cinema Beijing Millennium Street Store are all National Art Film Projection Alliance cinemas, which are expected to be continuously scheduled after trial operation before the end of 2017, which is worth paying attention to. Xiaoxitian Hall 1 is a hall with more than 700 seats, and the screen brightness and sound effect are good. Hall 2 can accommodate about 50 people, and it also has surround sound, so you don't need to worry about the viewing effect. The price of the film ranges from 10 to 40 yuan, and the cost performance is super high. There are no popcorn and other stalls here, and the moviegoers are all fans who come for the movie, and the movie-watching atmosphere is very good.

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