GODDESS: CHINESE WOMEN ON SCREEN features memorable past and present female actresses. From the exploration of identity within a limiting society to newfound independence in a modern world, they all played characters with significance in shaping the role of women in Chinese cinema. Actresses featured in this film series include Li Lili (1915-2005), Ruan Lingyu (1910-1935), Xie Fang (1935- ), Liu Xiaoqing (1950- ), Maggie Cheung (1964- ), Gong Li (1965- ), and many others. This film series include titles such as, THE GODDESS directed by Wu Yonggang, NEW WOMEN directed by Cai ChuSheng, HIBISCUS TOWN directed by Xie Jin, DAYBREAK directed by Sun Yu, TWO STAGE SISTERS directed by Xie Jin, THE RED DETACHMENT OF WOMEN directed by Fu Jie, RED SORGHUM directed by Zhang Yimou, ASHES OF TIME REDUX directed by Wong Kar Wai, and CENTER STAGE directed by Stanley Kwan. All films are subtitled in English and is in 35mm format.
GODDESS: CHINESE WOMEN ON SCREEN
November 9 to December 8, 2012
Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Tickets available at the door
$7 members | $9 students/seniors | $11 nonmembers
**Our friends at Asia Society is offering a special discount for ACV members. Use the code “asiacul725” to purchase tickets at $7 each.
This series is part of Citi Series on Asian Arts and Culture. Additional support is provided by People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Culture, China Film Archive, and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York.