Beijing Bubbles (2005)Introduction by Luka Yuanyuan Yang
George Lindt and Susanne Messmer, Beijing Bubbles, 2005.
For the second public programme accompanying a cut became an opening, join us for a screening of Beijing Bubbles (2005), a documentary directed by George Lindt and Susanne Messmer.
The film dives deep into the mid-2000s underground punk and rock scene of China's capital, Beijing. The directors follow five subversive bands, including Hang on the Box, Joyside, and T9, as they reject both traditional societal expectations and the country's booming capitalist consumer culture. Shot partially with hidden cameras, the film captures the gritty reality of these young musicians navigating censorship, financial instability, and personal disillusionment, offering a rare, intimate look at a fleeting subculture thriving in the cracks of a rapidly modernising state.
The film runs for 82 minutes with Mandarin and English subtitles. An introduction will be presented by artist Luka Yuanyuan Yang.
Free entry, booking essential
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This event takes place on the first floor of our space. Please note that the first floor is not step-free accessible.
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