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The Club Scannán Sailearna committee are currently planning the Autumn 2020 season.

Given the challenging and uncertain context in which we find ourselves things are going to be different but we are confident that with the appropriate planning our members can enjoy another successful season of films in the Seanscoil.

As we plan a way forward we would like to hear the views of as many current and past club members as possible.

If you would your views taken into account please take a few minutes to complete this short survey in which you can share your thoughts. 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XNXLLCQ

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(Nie Yinniang)

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Director: Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Taiwan, China, Hong Kong 2015
104 minutes
Cert: CLUB
 

 

Extra screening

The Assassin is set in 9th-century China towards the end of the Tang dynasty and centres on female assassin Nie Yinniang who is directed to slay corrupt government officials. Director Hou Hsiao-Hsien mixes exquisitely framed wide shots with brilliant martial arts action sequences in this breathtakingly elegant and ravishing production.

Best Director Award for Hou Hsiao-Hsien at Cannes 2015.

The Assassin Trailer

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