She, a Chinese is a 2009 international co-production drama film directed by Xiaolu Guo. Inspired by Jean-Luc Godard's La Chinoise, it portraits a fragmented journey of a young Chinese woman through the world.[1] It won the 2009 Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.[2]

She, a Chinese
Directed byXiaolu Guo
Written byXiaolu Guo
StarringHuang Lu
CinematographyZillah Bowes
Music byJohn Parrish, Matt Scott, Hang on the Box
Release date
  • 14 August 2009 (2009-08-14) (LFF)
Running time
103 minutes
CountriesUK, France, China
LanguagesChinese
English

Plot

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In 12 chapters, Mei escapes from her village in Sichuan province to a big city. She moves from job to job, man to man, and reaches the UK. She wanders in the streets. The sea is calling her. She gazes at the other side of the water as if towards her younger self.

Filming

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The film was shot in Chongqing, China, in London, and on the coast of Essex in eastern England.

Cast

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Release

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It was released by StudioCanal UK (formerly Optimum Releasing) and the Channel 4. The film was premiered at the Locarno Film Festival as well as Toronto Film Festival 2009 with positive reviews.

References

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  1. ^ Bradshaw, Peter (2010-02-25). "She, a Chinese". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
  2. ^ Elley, Derek (2009-08-16). "'She' wins Golden Leopard at Locarno". Variety. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
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