Asian Cinema Collective presents: Montreal, My Beautiful (2025)

Join the Asian Cinema Collective for a special screening of Saving Face (2004) at Eclipse Cinema! From the Forbidden City, to a new life in Montreal, Joan Chen has been gracing our screens for over forty years. From iconic roles in Saving Face and The Last Emperor, to her most recent films Montreal, My Beautiful this November we are so excited to dive into Joan’s filmography and celebrate her incredible career! About the Film Feng Xia, a 53-year-old Chinese immigrant and mother living in Montreal, has spent her life shaped by duty - to her family, her culture, and a loveless marriage. But when she meets Camille, a spirited young Québécoise, a long-buried desire is awakened. In the balmy and joyful Montreal summer, Feng Xia takes the radical step of choosing herself - embarking on a journey of forbidden love and long-overdue self-discovery. Her awakening becomes a profound reckoning with identity, exile, and the steep cost of liberation. In one of her more recent films, Chen stars as Feng Xia in a tender and nuanced performance - a must see for any Joan Chen fan! Film: Montreal, My Beautiful (2025) Director: Xiaodan He Runtime: 120 minutes Rating: Unclassified 18+ Tickets ACC/Eclipse Members - $16* General Admission - $18 Season Pass (all 4 films!) - $60 - send us a message for details on how to access *Please only purchase ACC Member tickets if you have purchased a membership, which you can do at www.asiancinemacollective.com *Eclipse Cinema members enjoy member priced screenings at ACC! *If you are unable to attend our screenings due to financial barriers, we have a limited number of pay-it-forward tickets available. Please email hello@asiancinemacollective with your name, a little bit about yourself and why you would like to attend the screening and we will be in touch. About the Asian Cinema Collective The Asian Cinema Collective (ACC) was born out of a need for community and an opportunity to share our love for Asian cinema with fellow filmgoers in Melbourne. Open to all, the ACC is a place for both the diaspora and fans of films made in Asia, or films featuring predominantly Asian experiences and stories. Please be aware that photography and videography may take place at our events. Images and footage may be used on our social media channels, website and promotional materials. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, please let our team know on the night and we'll do our best to accommodate you. You're also welcome to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any concerns. By attending an ACC event, you consent to being photographed or filmed.