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Xiao Wu (The Pickpocket)

Presented by Cleveland Institute of Art and The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque at The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, Cleveland OH

Oct 21 2021

The debut film of master Chinese director Jia Zhangke traces the downward trajectory of a petty thief in a provincial small town as his country transitions to a free-market economy.

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China/Hong Kong | 1997 | Jia Zhangke

The debut film of master Chinese director Jia Zhangke has never before been released in the U.S. (though we showed it once). Shot in 16mm with a non-professional cast, Jia’s movie traces the downward trajectory of a petty thief in a provincial small town as his country transitions to a free-market economy. Has a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes (as of 8/6). Cleveland revival premiere. Subtitles. DCP. 108 min. Special admission $11; members, CIA & CSU ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Special admission $11; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $8.
No passes or twofers.
Capacity limited; advance tickets advised.

How we’re keeping you safe from the Delta variant. The Cleveland Institute of Art is doing its utmost to keep you safe from transmitting or catching Covid. Masks are required for all filmgoers. Your temperature will be taken upon entering the building, and a wristband (handed out by security) must be worn while in the building. Social distancing is being maintained in the lobby, restrooms, and theater. In the auditorium, certain seats are blocked off, and capacity is reduced. Top-of-the-line MERV 15 air filters purify the air. Sanitation stations dot the premises.

We continue to accept both cash and credit cards at the box office. Temporarily there is no access to CIA’s upper floors (including vending machines). Free parking is available in Lot 73 and the annex lot. (Both are off E. 117th St. south of Euclid Ave.) Entrance to the building is through Entrance C, off Lot 73, and (until 9 pm on weekdays and 6 pm on weekends) through Entrance A, on E. 116th St.

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