University of Massachusetts Amherst

13th Annual Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival 2006 Film Screening: "The World"

Chinese Director Jia Zhang-ke's latest film "The World" is the opening film for the 13th MMFF 06.

In the suburbs of Beijing, World Park features lavish performances in replicas of the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, and the Pyramids. The World’s innovative use of animation and text-messaging dramatizes the loves, friendships and dreams of the park’s provincial workers. Official Selection, Venice Film Festival. Co-sponsored by Communication, University. Introduced by Anne Ciecko, Communication, University.