Lanterns Aglow
A young woman's fight for status in a wealthy household comes to the big screen in a stunning 4K restoration. Yimou Zhang's direction brings this poignant tale to life.
Film Club: Raise The Red Lantern (4K Restoration)
6 Nov 2026
Curzon Canterbury Westgate
Yimou Zhang, a master of nuanced storytelling, has brought to life the complex world of a wealthy household in 1920s China, where a young woman named Songlian must navigate the treacherous waters of polygamy.
What is the film about? The film tells the story of Songlian, a 19-year-old woman who is forced to abandon her studies and marry into wealth, becoming the fourth concubine of the aging Master Chen, and her struggles to rise above the merciless rituals that govern the household.
What kind of film is it? The film is a 2 hour and 5 minute, Cert 12A production, starring Li Gong, Saifei He, Jingwu Ma, and Cuifen Cao, and has been beautifully restored in 4K.
What's happening at the screening? The film will be shown at the Curzon Canterbury Westgate in Canterbury on Friday, 6 November 2026, and tickets are with the button beside the article.
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