Born in the 1960s, Zhao Nengzhi belongs to a generation that has witnessed the Cultural Revolution as well as the tragedy of Tiananmen Square. Zhao's painted figures communicate psychological distress and wrestle with an unspoken grief that can be overwhelming. Attend the opening reception on Friday, June 5, 6-8pm.

When: Tues, June 3. Reception June 5, 6-8pm.
Where: ChinaSquare Gallery, 545 W. 25th Street.
Tickets: Admission is FREE!

TAKE OUT is a day-in-the-life of Ming Ding, an illegal Chinese immigrant working as a deliveryman for a Chinese take-out shop in NYC. Ming is behind with payments on his huge debt to the smugglers who brought him to the US. TAKE OUT follows Ming on his deliveries in the city, in a film that Variety calls "deeply affecting" and "beautiful in unexpected ways". Employing a cast of both professional & nonprofessional actors, and filmed in an actual take-out restaurant during operating hours, directors Sean Baker & Shih-Ching Tsou utilize a cinema vérité style to paint a distinctly human face on the lives of illegal immigrants lost in the shadows of an uncaring city.

Festival Coordinator Mimi Wong hosts the Q&A with filmmakers Sean Baker and Shih-Ching Tsou, and lead actor Charles Jang, following the Sunday, June 8, 2:55PM screening, co-sponsored by ACV.

When: Fri, June 6, 4:40pm, 6:35pm, 8:30pm. Sat, June 7, 6:35pm, 8:30pm.
Sun, June 8, 2:55pm, 4:40pm, 6:35pm.
Where: Quad Cinema. 34 West 13th Street (5th and 6th Ave.)
Tickets: Present your ACV membership card to receive discounted tickets ($7.50, general $10.50).

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Join the Korea Society every third Thursday of the month for their Classic Movie Night Series! This month's film is DEEP BLUE NIGHT, by Bae Chang-ho. The main character, Baek Ho-bin travels to America and marries Jane for a Green Card. However, trouble begins when they begin to fall for each other. A brief lecture on the film and refeshments will follow.

When: Thur, June 15, 6:30pm
Where: The Korea Society, 950 Third Ave (57th St.), 8th Floor.
Tickets: $5 members. $10 non-members. Purchase at The Korea Society.

One of the approximately 70,000 children kidnapped from the streets of China, Chen Jie is a five-year-old who was taken while at the market. CHINA'S STOLEN CHILDREN follows the child's parents as they attempt to bring their son back safely. The movie explores the devastating ramifications of China's one-child policy through the story of a handful of individuals. There will be a post-screening discussion with the director.

When: Saturday, June 21, 9:15pm, Sunday, June 22, 1:00pm, Tuesday, June 24 3:30pm.
Where: Walter Reade Theatre, Lincoln Center. 165 W. 65th Street (Broadway & Amsterdam)
Tickets: $11 general public. $8 senior (62+). $7 Film Society member/student(w/ID)/ child(6-12). More purchasing info.

From the urban landscapes of Asia, to the conflict zones of the Middle East, to the multi-cultural societies of Europe, the United States and beyond, unprecedented migrations of exiles, soldiers, laborers, and adoptees intersect with the legacies of war, global capital, and terror. Through film and video screenings and in-depth discussions, THE AGE OF MIGRATION, the 54th Robert Flaherty Film Seminar, will probe how hybrid documentaries, video blogs, and speculative histories have become connective tissues which collapse physical distances and accentuate emotional connections. Invited artists include Ursula Biemann, Lonnie van Brummelen, Pedro Costa, James Hong, and Spencer Nakasako.

When: June 21-27
Where: Colgate University, Hamilton, New York
Deadline: Early registration deadline is May 1, 2008. For more information about the 2008 Flaherty Seminar and registration please visit www.flahertyseminar.org.

Anime director Satoshi Kon is coming to Lincoln Center! June 27 to July 1, a retrospective of his films, including PARANOIA AGENT, PERFECT BLUE, TOKYO GODFATHERS, AND PAPRIKA will be screened. The director will be speaking on Friday, June 27 at 6:15pm.

When: Fri, June 27 to Tue, July 1
Where: Walter Reade Theatre, Lincoln Center. 165 W. 65th Street (Broadway & Amsterdam)
Tickets: $11 general public. $ senior (62+). $7 Film Society member/ student (w/ ID)/ child(6-12). ($1.25 service charge when ordered online).