"Ju Dou" screens at The Beverly Theater as part of their curated film series. This critically acclaimed 1990 Chinese drama, directed by Zhang Yimou, tells the powerful story of a young woman who is sold as a bride to a cruel dye mill owner in 1920s rural China. When she begins an affair with her husband's adopted nephew, their forbidden relationship leads to tragic consequences. The film is visually stunning, with vivid use of color symbolism through the dyed fabrics that become metaphors for passion and repression.

Shot with remarkable visual beauty, "Ju Dou" was the first Chinese film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The screening at The Beverly Theater offers the chance to experience this landmark of world cinema in an intimate setting with excellent projection and sound quality. Film enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to see this emotionally intense drama that explores themes of desire, oppression, and rebellion against social constraints.