Chinese characters in British film (Q&A) BFI Curator Dylan Cave, filmmaker/novelist Xiaolu Guo (She, a Chinese) and screenwriter Selina Lim (Painkiller) introduce the ‘Chinese Britain on Film’ collection. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2014 3 mins Chinese in Wartime Britain A documentary about the benefits and influences of Chinese immigration on Britain’s home front. Government sponsored film 1944 10 mins China Town One of the top TV stars of 1981: David Yip, aka the Chinese Detective, discovers the hidden history of Liverpool's Chinatown. Magazine and Review show 1981 24 mins Nancy Kuo Composition is the key as Nancy Kuo guides us through the strength and grace of her art in her Camden Town studio. Magazine and Review show 1985 9 mins Jacqui Chan Pioneering Chinese feminist and revolutionary Qiu Jin is remembered through mime and dance by the British performer Jacqui Chan. Magazine and Review show 1982 9 mins Chinese Community Labour, Tory or Alliance - where does the political allegiance of the West Midlands Chinese community lie? Magazine and Review show 1985 8 mins Chinese New Year The reigning Miss Chinatown joins the traditional celebrations to mark the year of the Cockerel on a chilly February day in Birmingham. Non-Fiction 1981 1 mins Red Beautiful, bittersweet tale of love, longing and Elvis. Xiao Mei leaves China for marriage in Britain. But her true desire is to find her family. Drama 1995 26 mins Chinese Restaurants From the House of Liang Nam to the Kam Ling Bamboo Rooms: the pioneers who made the long journey from Hong Kong to bring Chinese food to Birmingham. Non-Fiction 1965 7 mins 21 Days in China - a British teacher's impressions "Education must be combined with productive labour", so says a Chinese slogan. Western cameras are special guests to capture 70s school days - eastern style! Non-Fiction Short documentary 1972 6 mins The Woman from China A young woman is persuaded to help a Chinese businessman to kidnap a naval officer in this fun and outrageous British thriller. Action and Adventure Crime 1931 76 mins Eng Family and Children Enjoy fun in the garden, a picnic and a trip to the beach with the Eng brothers in this amateur film Amateur film 1930 14 mins Eng Family Home Movies Extra scenes from the Eng family's home movies, including trips to Germany and China Amateur film 1930 20 mins
