The Chevy Chase Library \; elevator is currently out of service and undergoing modernization replacem ent. This program is held in the downstairs meeting room\, and it is only accessible by the stairs.
\n"Shun Li works in a textil e factory near Rome\, slowly paying off the broker that brought her from C hina to Italy\, while saving money so she can bring her young son to join her. She is suddenly transferred to work as a bartender at a pub in a smal l town along the Venetian Lagoon. The pub is the hangout of the local fish ermen\, including Bepi\, a handsome old Slav immigrant nicknamed "The Poet ." A tender\, delicate friendship grows between Shun Li and Bepi. But goss ip soon threatens their innocent relationship\, a bond that had once trans cended two very different\, yet not at all distant cultures. Winner - Best First Feature - BFI London Film Festival. Official Selection - Venice Fil m Festival." - Kanopy
\nThis film running time is 1 hour\, 37 minutes.
\nThis is a public performance rig hts (PPR) showing and is recommended for viewers 18 and older.
\n< p>Join us each month for screenings of a variety of programs from around t he world. All movies have English subtitles. Screenings begin at 1:45 pm\, after a short introduction. \; Plan to arrive at 1:30 to meet other a ttendees\, and so as not to miss the film introduction. Tea will be served after the showing for conversation to continue. We choose films from the Kanopy program\, which can be accessed with a library card. Titles are be announced one month prior to showing.\nInterested in other movies? The library has a large selection of DVD's tha t you can browse. From the link\, you can search by language. For print ma terials\, see the languages available in our World Languages collection.
\nJoin us for screenings of a variety of programs from around the world. All movies have English subtit les. Screenings begin at 1:45 pm\, after a short introduction. \; Plan to arrive at 1:30 to meet other attendees\, and so as not to miss the fil m introduction. Tea will be served after the showing for conversation to c ontinue. We will choose films from the Kanopy program\, which can be acces sed with a library card.
\nLearn more about the film content availab le with your library card by visiting \;the Kanopy website.
\nDon't have a card? \;&nb sp\;Find out how to \;Get a Library C ard.
\nLocation: \;Chevy Chase Library\, \;Meet ing Room \;(lower level)
\nQuestions about this program? Contact the branch at \;240-773-9590.
\nAccommodation Requests
\nPeople who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request \;English-language captioning or sign-languag e interpretation \;at least five days before the library- sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities an d Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodati on requests.
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