Flyer for THE WORLD: Tuesday, November 3 · 6:00 PM at Gene Siskel Film Center

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THE WORLD

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Screening at Gene Siskel Film Center November 3 at 6 PM. Listed on Gene Siskel Film Center's official calendar.

Jia Zhang-ke’s The World turns Beijing’s theme park of scaled global landmarks into a setting for migrant labor, aspiration and the pressures of economic change. Presented within a cinema-of-globalization lecture series, the 139-minute digital screening offers the day’s richest repertory-film proposition.

What to expect

Arrive at the Gene Siskel Film Center for a 6 PM digital presentation. The 139-minute film mixes Mandarin, Russian and English, with English subtitles provided.

Good to know

  • The listed showtime is 6 PM.
  • The film runs 139 minutes.
  • The venue is Gene Siskel Film Center.
  • The presentation format is digital.

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Common questions

When does the screening start?

The November 3 screening is listed for 6 PM.

How long is the film?

The World has a running time of 139 minutes.

Where is it screening?

It is screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

Is the film subtitled?

Yes, the multilingual presentation includes subtitles in English.