24th New York Asian Film Festival

July 11-27, 2025

Photo: © Shanghai Animation Film Studio Co., Ltd

North American Premiere

The Monkey King - Uproar In Heaven 4K restoration

大闹天宫

A landmark of animated cinema, now more dazzling than ever. Shanghai Animation Studio's The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven (1961–64) returns in a meticulous 4K restoration that preserves every ink-brushed detail and brings the Monkey King's celestial rebellion vividly to life. Colors explode. Music soars. Adapted from Journey to the West and rooted in Chinese opera and painting traditions, this wildly kinetic spectacle blends rhythmic movement, acrobatics, and mythic fury. Featuring the full uncut version for the first time in decades, this screening offers a rare opportunity to witness one of animation's greatest achievements on the big screen. Bring your family, bring your inner child—and prepare for havoc in heaven.

Directors: Wan Laiming, Tang Cheng
Languages: Mandarin with English subtitles
1963; 114 min.

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday July 23, 2:00pm
SVA Theatre