BOONE—A series of films about China will be shown fall semester at Appalachian State University in Plemmons Student Union’s Greenbriar Theatre.

The film series is co-sponsored by the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Office of International Education and Development, Chinese Friendship Association, Greenbriar Theatre and Plemmons Student Union. The films are free and open to the public.

“The King of Masks,” directed by Wu Tianming, will be shown Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m.

The film tells the story of an elderly street performer in 1930s China, who wants to pass on the ancient art of silk masks, and decides to adopt a son. The film includes exciting chases, melodramatic revelations, close calls, wonderful visuals, a vivid sense of period and location, and a very big surprise.

Dr. Kin-Yan Szeto, assistant professor of performance studies in Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance, will lead a post-film discussion.

“Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” will be shown Thursday, Sept. 18. Set in 19th-century China, two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocratic woman prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her romantic past.

Dr. Shawn Arthur, assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Philosophy and Religion, will lead a post-film discussion.

“Xizhao (Shower),” directed by Zhang Yang, will be shown Thursday, Sept. 25. This film focuses on how a family comes to understand each other, their family ties and their quality of life in the context of a changing world.

Robert White, executive director of International Student and Scholar Services in the Office of International Education and Development, will lead a post-film discussion.

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