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• Please arrive by 6:45pm to register your attendance
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Original Title: Pyo Chit Lin
Director: U Tin Myint
Runtime: 75 mins
Country: Myanmar
Language: Silent with English and Burmese intertitles
Rating: PG

Synopsis

Pyo Chit Lin is one of the very few Myanmar classics still in existence and is the country’s earliest surviving colour film from 1950. The romantic comedy revolves around two friends who move to Yangon to look for work. They meet a beautiful young woman, Kyu Kyu, who lives with her aunt after her parents passed away. Though she is rich and owns her own company, Kyu Kyu is humble and attracts the attention of several suitors, including a police officer, an air force captain, and a writer. Starring many of the major Burmese actors of the time, the film is a precious document of the prolific and vibrant movie industry in Myanmar then. 
 
The film was restored by the Asian Film Archive in collaboration with the Memory! Cinema Association in 2017, using a sole-surviving 16mm release print. 

The screening of the movie will be accompanied by a newly composed music performed live by the Malaysian artist Lee Hort Kent. Taking inspiration from the original soundtrack, the musician has crafted a new score carefully designed to enhance the visuals, mood, and storytelling, creating an atmosphere that connects deeply with the audience. The score features influences of traditional Burmese instruments with touches of contemporary electronics. The live performance adds a dynamic quality to the evening, making the screening a one-of-a-kind event. The combination of live music and cinema elevates both art forms, creating an unforgettable sensory journey.

Programme:

6:45 pm Introduction by Asian Film Archive and Lee Hort Kent

7:00 pm Film Screening with Live Music

This screening is part of the closing events of the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival 2024, organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), co-funded by the European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, in partnership with Asian Film Archive and Dance Nucleus.

The Asia-Europe Cultural Festival Closing Curtain will be held in Singapore on 27 – 29 September 2024. The programme will present 4 events spanning contemporary dance, music, film and multidisciplinary exhibition with artists from Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Myanmar and Singapore.

Since 2018, the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival is dedicated to fostering cultural dialogue, innovation, and artistic collaboration between Asia and Europe.

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Important Notice:

Do note that Oldham Theatre operates on a free seating arrangement. Doors will open 20 minutes before showtime so arrive early to choose a seat and avoid disrupting the screenings as AFA does not play ads and screenings will start promptly.

All patrons are encouraged to purchase your tickets online. If you choose to purchase tickets or merchandise at Oldham Theatre’s box office, cashless payment is preferred.
Measures will be taken to ensure the health and safety of all patrons at Oldham Theatre. Mask-wearing is optional as of 29 August 2022.

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