Queer China, 'Comrade' China Explained

Queer China, 'Comrade' China
Director:Cui Zi’en
Distributor:dGenerate Films
Runtime:60 minutes
Country:China
Language:Mandarin

Queer China, 'Comrade' China, directed by Cui Zi’en, is a 2008 independent Chinese documentary about homosexuality in China. The film features interviews with prominent academics and activists. Interviewees include the film's director Cui Zi'en, actress and activist Shitou, sociologist Li Yinhe and director Zhang Yuan. It covers 80 years of evolution of Chinese attitudes on LGBTQ people, ending with the proposed 2003 Same-sex Marriage Bill.[1]

Film Content

Organization

The film consists of 11 "chapters" that discuss aspects and periods of homosexuality in China. Topics discussed include the decriminalization of homosexuality, its removal as a mental illness, the development of queer theory in China, and the appearance of gays on Chinese television shows.

Interviewees

In order of appearance:[2]

Awards, nominations, and honors

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Queer China, 'Comrade' China. 2024-03-25. www.frameline.org.
  2. Queer China, Comrade China . Dir. Cui, Zi'en. dGenerate Films. 2008.
  3. Web site: Join us tonight for our opening films.. 2009-10-28.
  4. News: Beijing queer film festival goes off without a hitch.. 2009-10-28 . Huffington Post. 2009-06-18.