Wong Kar Wai: Heartbreak and Pineapple
(PG) Hong Kong/France – 1 hr 38 min – with subtitles
2000 · d. Wong Kar Wai
Starring Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung
After discovering that their respective spouses are having an affair, two neighbors (Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung) develop a tentative friendship that grows into something much more complicated. Earning a Palme d’Or nomination at Cannes (and a Best Actor win for Leung), this lush romantic drama is frequently named one of the best films of the 21st century.
The screening on Tuesday, October 15, will be presented in conjunction with the film course Restless Moments: The Ephemeral Worlds of Wong Kar Wai, taught by Paul Wright, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 7:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
