The Go Master

**** "...a considerable achievement, possessed of a tranquil beauty and sagacity." Time Out

**** "...hypnotic." FT

Director Tian Zhuangzhuang follows the fortunes of Wu Qingyuan, master of the ancient game of Go, in this intense, stately character study.

A native of China, Wu emerged as a prodigy who, at a young age, moved to Japan and rose to prominence as the top Go player in the world. The tumultuous Sino-Japanese relations that dominated the 20th century form a dramatic backdrop to this poetically rendered true story.

An ICA Film Release

• On 5 April 2008, after the noon screening of The Go Master, there will be a demonstration of Go in the bar and intro for beginners. All welcome, the event is for both experienced players and newbies. The demonstration and workshop are thanks to Peter and Sheila Wendes of Zen Machine.

The Go Master, dir Tian Zhuangzhuang, China 2006, 104 mins, subtitles, cert TBC