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June 19, Wednesday
ADMISSION:
Evening
$9.50 Adults
$7.00 Students
$7.00 Children
$7.50 Military
$7.50 Seniors
$6.50 Members
Matinee
$7.50 Adults
$6.50 Students
$6.50 Children
$6.50 Military
$7.00 Seniors
$6.00 Members
Children are 12 and under, Seniors are 60 and older
Students and Military must show a valid ID to receive discount
We accept cash, check, NCard, Visa, and Mastercard
Box Office Opens 30 Minutes Before Showtimes
RATINGS:
Many of the films shown at The Ross are not rated due to the prohibitive cost of acquiring a rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Consequently, as many of these films contain graphic content, viewer discretion is advised.
LOCATION:
313 N. 13 STREET
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported the programs of this organization through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization, or how you can support the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
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CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL
September 28-October 4, 2012
A selection of Chinese films will be shown at The Ross during the 2012 Chinese Culture Festival. Admission is free. Sponsored by The Confucius Institute at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Click here to download the festival schedule.
Thursday, October 4
7:00 p.m. – A SIMPLE LIFE
Visit confuciusinstitute.unl.edu for more information on the culture festival.
CONFUCIUS
by Mei Hu. Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Xun Zhou, Yi Lu, Jianbin Chen, Lu Yao. (Unrated; 2 hours, 5 minutes; 2010)
From the acclaimed producer of John Woos Red Cliff and Jet Lis Warlords, comes this powerhouse biopic of the legendary Chinese philosopher, Confucius. Showcasing a commanding and captivating performance from screen icon, Chow Yun-fat, this epic masterpiece balances breathtaking spectacle, visceral action and heart-wrenching drama to deliver one of this year's most unforgettable movies. In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner revered for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbor, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword. With breathtaking cinematography from Oscar-winning director of photography, Peter Pau (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), CONFUCIUS is one of Asian Cinemas finest achievements and is a compelling invitation to discover the remarkable story of one of history’s greatest heroes.
A SIMPLE LIFE (TAO JIE)
by Ann Hui. Cast: Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu, Wang Fuli, Paul Chiang, Leung Tin, Wendy Yu, Eman Lam, Elena Kong, Jason Chan, Hui So-ying, Anthony Wong, Chapman To, Sammo Hung, Tsui Hark. (Unrated; 1 hour, 58 minutes; 2012)
Since her teenage years, Chung Chun-Tao has worked as an amah - a servant - for the Leung family. Known as Ah Tao, she witnessed every aspect of the family's life. Now, after 60 years of service, she is looking after Roger, who works in the film industry and is the only member of the family still resident in Hong Kong. One day Roger comes home from work to find that Ah Tao has suffered a stroke. He rushes her to hospital, where she announces that she wants to quit her job and move into a nursing home. Roger researches the possibilities and finds her a room in an establishment run by an old friend. Ah Tao moves in and begins acquainting herself with a new 'family': the brisk but fundamentally kindly supervisor Ms Choi and a motley crew of elderly residents Giving ever more time and attention to Ah Tao's needs and pleasures, Roger comes to realize how much she means to him.─©China Lion
SACRIFICE (ZHAO SHI GU ER)
by Kaige Chen. Cast: Ge You, Wang Xueqi, Huang Xiaoming, Fan Bingbing, Hai Qing, Zhang Fengyi, Vincent Zhao, Bao Guo-an, William Wang, Zhao Wenhao, Peng B. (Rated R for some violent content; 2 hours, 10 minutes; 2012)
Written and directed by master filmmaker Chen Kaige (Farewell My Concubine) and set during the opulent Yuan Dynasty in the 5th century B.C., SACRIFICE is the story of a newborn prince whose entire family, the Zhao clan, is wiped out by a rival general who ruthlessly seizes the throne. An ordinary man, the doctor who delivers the baby, gives up everything dearest to him to save the last young survivor in the bloodline of the noble Zhao, and secretly raises the child as his own. But the doctor, played impeccably by acclaimed actor Ge You, has devised his own plot for revenge and makes the cold-blooded General, Tu Angu, the boy’s godfather, allowing the would-be-King to infiltrate the royal palace as a guest. When the boy becomes a man, he must choose between two fathers, while the destiny of a nation rests with his decision. SACRIFICE is a sweeping story rich with suspense, humanity and emotion, featuring outstanding performances by some of China’s great actors including the beloved Ge You (Farewell My Concubine), Wang Xue-Qi (Forever Enthralled), Fan Bing-Bing, Zhang Feng-Yi and Huang Xiaoming. SACRIFICE was the number one film in the China for two weeks and is based on the classic play Orphan of Zhao, written by Ji Jun-Xiang, which was the first Chinese play known to Europe.
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