North American Premiere
Journey to the West
Special Screenings
| France, Taiwan R.O.C. | 56 MINUTES | Mandarin | English subtitlesExperimental
A meditation loosely based on the classical Chinese story by Wu Cheng’en, this groundbreaking new interpretation brings the legendary pilgrimage of a Buddhist monk into the present tense. Tsai Ming Liang bids us to look and listen, providing a timeless take on the spiritual journey of an individual in constant negotiation with the self and the substrate in which he finds himself. Journey to the West proposes that true enlightenment awaits those who endure.
In addition to its screening at SVA, Journey to the West will be screening as an installation in MoMA PS1's geodesic VW Dome.
April 24-26, Noon to 6:00pm
22-25 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City
Free with Museum Admission
See in Event Guide
In addition to its screening at SVA, Journey to the West will be screening as an installation in MoMA PS1's geodesic VW Dome.
April 24-26, Noon to 6:00pm
22-25 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City
Free with Museum Admission
See in Event Guide
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Ming Liang Tsai and Tsai Ming-liang
Born in Malaysia in 1957, Tsai Ming Liang is one of the most prominent film directors of the new cinema movement in Taiwan. In 1994, his film, Vive l'Amour, was honored with the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. Since then, each of his feature films has since been selected by either the Cannes, Berlin, or Venice Film Festivals.
Director
Tsai Ming Liang
Screenwriter
Tsai Ming Liang
Producer
Vincent Wang, Fred Bellaïche
Editor
Lei Zhen Qing
Associate Producer
Antonin Dedet, Samuel Tronçon
Cinematographer
Antoine Heberlé
Executive Producer
Vincent Wang
Co-Producer
Antonin Dedet, Samuel Tronçon
Cast
Lee Kang Sheng, Denis Lavant
Contacts
Print Source
US Sales Contact
Eric Schnedecker
Urban Distribution International
New York, NY 10025
Phone: 212 203 7008
eric@urbangroup.biz
Urban Distribution International
New York, NY 10025
Phone: 212 203 7008
eric@urbangroup.biz
International Sales Contact
Eric Schnedecker
Urban Distribution International
New York, NY 10025
Phone: 212 203 7008
eric@urbangroup.biz
Urban Distribution International
New York, NY 10025
Phone: 212 203 7008
eric@urbangroup.biz
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
other than Beacon Theatre.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
