How far can art go? On a Wednesday evening in July, MCL Cinema invites you to witness four influential artists at K11 ART HOUSE, each from different fields such as painting, dance, fashion, etc., yet all subverting the art world with their passionate artistic souls, staying true to themselves and living authentically.
“Write My Glamorous Fate”
From the countryside to Paris, the young girl Colette (Keira Knightley) married the famous columnist and book critic Willy, who is fifteen years older than her, and thus entered the literary and music circles of Paris. Willy used Colette’s writing talent to publish novels that were very popular. Although everyone in Paris knew that the novels were written by Colette, her efforts were ignored due to her female identity… The successive disappointments led her to leave her husband decisively, determined to fight for the respect and democracy that women deserve!
Release Date and Time: July 6, 2022 7:50pm
“Leap Ballet”
The first black principal dancer in the history of the Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta, from the slums of Havana, Cuba, is affectionately called “Yuli” by his father, who hopes he will become a prodigy like the son of the African god Ogun.
Yuli was born restless, unbound by constraints. Even when he was so poor he had no shoes, he still loved to spend his days playing football and dancing in the streets, never tiring of it. His father worried that Yuli was becoming a good-for-nothing, so he sent him to the top national dance school in Cuba, funded by the government, to train rigorously in ballet. He hoped that Yuli would learn discipline and also for the free lunch provided by the school every day. Although Yuli had no interest in ballet, he possessed astonishing talent. Carrying a complex family background, he slowly overcame inner struggles and, with perseverance and a natural flair for dancing, step by step, he leaped onto the international stage, becoming a respected king of the stage.
Release Date and Time: July 13, 2022 7:50pm
Yves Saint Laurent
Legendary fashion master of a generation shines in the 2014 international film scene, with two charming French actors passionately interpreting.
In 1957, fashion master Christian Dior passed away while on vacation, and his 21-year-old assistant Yves Saint Laurent was appointed to take over Dior. Despite being young, he was appreciated by the master and promised the position of successor, but he faced criticism from the fashion industry. His unique designs were heavily criticized, leading him to feel discouraged. Fortunately, in 1958, he met his lifelong business partner and intimate lover Pierre Bergé, who encouraged and assisted him. With Bergé’s support, Yves Saint Laurent launched an innovative fashion series, beginning his own legendary career.
Release Date and Time: July 20, 2022 at 8:00pm
“The Mystery of Van Gogh”
Even after more than a century, the charm of the world-renowned painter Vincent Willem van Gogh remains undiminished, his priceless immortal masterpieces and legendary life continue to captivate people around the world.
“Mystery of Van Gogh” is the world’s first fully hand-painted oil painting animated film, produced over the years by 125 elite painters from around the world, creating 65,000 hand-painted oil paintings to produce every frame of the film, presenting the legend of Van Gogh in a stunning way. Shortly after Van Gogh’s suicide, the son of his good friend was commissioned to send out a final letter that had not been sent… Along the way, he heard many rumors about Van Gogh, and he decided to uncover the true face of this mysterious painter, as well as the mystery surrounding his death…
Release Date and Time: July 27, 2022, 8:00pm
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