“WHAT TIME IS IT THERE? is a perfect paradox: hermetic but open, blank but expressive, grim but droll.”
—Sight & Sound 

“Though the film avoids a strong linear narrative in favor of an overall episodic focus on everyday activities, it has an uncanny capacity to make everything it shows seem important.”
—The Chicago Reader 

“WHAT TIME IS IT THERE? is not easy. It haunts you, you can’t forget it, you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it.”
—Roger Ebert

Presented with a special introduction by director Tsai Ming-liang. 

A watch seller in Taipei sets every clock to Paris time, longing for a woman traveling there. As she wanders the streets, he obsesses over Truffaut’s THE 400 BLOWS, unknowingly linking their fates. Tsai Ming-liang’s hypnotic drama drifts through time zones, searching for connection in a world of quiet distance. In 35mm.

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This program is made possible by the Ministry of Culture of Taiwan (Republic of China), with additional support provided by the Taiwan Academy of the Economic and Cultural Office in Houston. Special thanks to our Airline Sponsor, EVA Airways.