OS Cinema // A Touch of Sin

Oval Space Cinema presents A Touch of Sin, a drama set in modern China about random acts of violence.

'This angry, bleak and brutal swipe at Chinese money worship, with echoes of Sergio Leone and Quentin Tarantino, is a radical departure for Jia Zhang-ke' - The Guardian.

Please note that this event will take place in our sister venue The Pickle Factory - located opposite Oval Space at 13-14 The Oval. Doors open at 7.30pm. Screening at 8.30pm.

A "brilliant exploration of violence and corruption in contemporary China" (Jon Frosch, The Atlantic), A TOUCH OF SIN was inspired by four shocking (and true) events that forced the world's fastest growing economy into a period of self-examination. Written and directed by master filmmaker Jia Zhangke (The World, Still Life), "one of the best and most important directors in the world" (Richard Brody, The New Yorker), this daring, poetic and grand-scale film focuses on four characters, each living in different provinces, who are driven to violent ends. An angry miner, enraged by widespread corruption in his village, decides to take justice into his own hands. A rootless migrant discovers the infinite possibilities of owning a firearm. A young receptionist, who dates a married man and works at a local sauna, is pushed over the edge by an abusive client. And a young factory worker goes from one discouraging job to the next, only to face increasingly degrading circumstances.

OS Cinema brings you monthly screening events from independent filmmakers at renowned East London loft venue, Oval Space.

Curated with dedication to the art and power of filmmaking, OS Cinema covers everything from groundbreaking political documentaries to art house explorations. Always geared to adding something extra to the cinematic experience, this is not your average trip to the flicks. From Q + A's with directors, to heated panel discussions, our programme looks to engage and inspire film fans.