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With all the state-of-the art multiplexes that are springing up around town these days, the movie buffs at that’s Beijing thought it would be nice to profile some of the city’s lesser-known, more quirky offerings. It used to be that Cherry Lane was the only non-mainstream option in Beijing, but now there’s a wealth of smaller cinemas – discreet, sometimes cluttered, but always unique venues – that combine the comfort of home cinema with everyone’s favorite pastime of going to the movies.Compiled by Simon Fowler, Michaela Kabat, Alice Xin Liu, Iain Shaw

French Cultural Centre
Showcasing French-language celluloid on a generously sized screen, the FCC’s film programs address topics such as the environment, social issues and seasonal tie-ins – such as last year’s Spring Festival-inspired “pig month.” Director of Cinema Programs Olivier Heux says the Center uses cinema to “break the stereotypes and present a new face of France.” Nevertheless, Heux stresses, the focus remains cinema itself: “We want people to see that there are many different types of cinema, and many different ways to express ideas.” Expect the likes of Amélie and French New Wave. Look out for visits by directors and actors such as Cedric Klapish and Jean Reno.

RMB 20, 10 (students). Daily (except Thu). Call ahead for schedule and subtitle information. 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District (6553 2627) www.ccfpekin.org Read the rest of this entry »

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