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She, a Chinese
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Wikipedia article
'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. It won the 2009 Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.
Plot
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
It was filmed in Chongqing, China and in London as well as on the Essex coast.
Cast
* Huang Lu - Li Mei
* Wei Yi Bo - 'Spikey'
* Geoffrey Hutchings - Geoffrey Hunt
* Chris Ryman - Rachid
* Hsinyi Liu - London Tour Guide
Release
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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