Exhibitions
Events
On display
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale
Film
Past event
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Free
An indigenous clan-based people living in harmony with nature find their way of life threatened when violent interlopers from another culture arrive, intent on seizing their natural resources and enslaving them.
The most expensive historical epic film ever produced in Taiwan, Warriors of the Rainbow runs for two and a half in this abbreviated international version.
Christchurch Art Gallery and the University of Canterbury present the Taiwan Film Series: Wei Te-sheng. This event series is part of UC’s Spotlight Taiwan project, which is funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture and supported by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand.
Our auditorium seats 178, so ensure you get here early to secure the seat. First in, first served.
2011, 154 mins. PG13
Reception starts at 12.30pm.
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Related reading: Film, Taiwan Film Series: Wei Te-sheng
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