Experience the North American premiere of Jia Zhang-Ke’s latest masterpiece, Caught by the Tides, at TIFF 2024. This transformative film offers a powerful portrait of contemporary China, spanning two decades of Jia’s cinema.
Caught by the Tides reimagines Jia’s career and reflects on China’s recent history, serving as a love letter to actress Zhao Tao, whose performances have shaped and inspired his work.
Follow Qiaoqiao, played by Zhao Tao, on a journey to find her lost love amidst China’s rapid modernization. From the streets of Datong to the banks of the Yangtze River, where the Three Gorges Dam threatens to submerge entire cities and histories, Jia revisits familiar themes of social change, memory, and nostalgia.
As the narrative shifts into the pandemic era, Caught by the Tides becomes a poignant chronicle of societal fractures, showcasing the enduring power of storytelling.
Don’t miss this captivating cinematic experience at TIFF 2024, where Jia Zhang-Ke challenges the concepts of time and memory, offering a compelling reflection on the power of images to shape truth.
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