Trapped

China | 2025 | Crime, Suspense, Drama | 131’
DIRECTOR：ZHANG Qi
SCREENPLAY：Sun Yue, Zhang Qi
CAST：Bai Ke, Xin Baiqing, Lang Yueting, Geng Le
LANGUAGE：Chinese
SUBTITLES：English
19 Oct – Sunday 21:30 Salle2
Cinéma Aventure

Spring 1995, on the eve of China’s nationwide gun ban. In the remote desert town of Mangya, fugitive Zhao Beishan storms in with 44 armed bandits, cutting off oil, power, and communication. Only three policemen remain—loner Xia Ran, veteran Zuo Luo, and rookie Jian Ning—armed with a single ageing pistol. As a sandstorm closes in, a deadly showdown unfolds, where survival, greed, and redemption collide in the wasteland.

About The Director
Zhang Qi is a director noted for his meticulous attention to detail. His latest film Trapped won Best Screenplay at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival’s Tiantan Awards, where it also earned nominations in other categories. Zhang’s direction is striking for its blending of harsh landscapes, psychological tension, and symbolic imagery, creating a powerful mood of confrontation and survival.