CANNES FESTIVAL UPDATE: ASH IS PURE WHITE

ASH IS PUREST WHITE

(JIANG HU ER NV)

A film by Jia Zhangke

**Press notes and images available at the following link: ASH IS PUREST WHITE**

**Film premieres tonight in Cannes**

Qiao is in love with Bin, a local mobster. During a fight between rival gangs, she fires a gun to protect him. Qiao gets five years in prison for this act of loyalty. Upon her release, she goes looking for Bin to pick up where they left off.

Director: Jia Zhangke

Cast: Tao Zhao, Liao Fan

Sales: mk2 Films

US/International Press Days: Sun. May 13 || Mon. May 14

Film Team in Cannes: Jia Zhangke (Director), Tao Zhao (Cast), Liao Fan (Cast)

Press Conference: Saturday, May 12, 12:30PM

Screenings:

Friday, May 11, 7:00PM - Debussy (Press)

Friday, May 11, 7:15PM - Bazin (Press)

Friday, May 11, 7:30PM - Lumiere (Official Screening)

Friday, May 11, 10:00PM - Bazin (Press)

Saturday, May 12, 10:30AM - Soixantieme

Saturday, May 12, 11:00AM - Lumiere