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The True Story of Ah Q (1981)

The True Story of Ah Q (1981)

Drama
Release Date: 1981, June 4
Directors: Cen Fan
Countries: China
Production: Shanghai Film Studio
Cast: Li Wei, Wen Xiying, Xi Chen, Fuming Bao, Li Dingbao, Yan Shunkai, Zhang Jinlai, Baohe Yang, Zhu Sha, Wang Suya, Yikang Jin, Liang Ming

Overview:

Based on the 1921 novella of the same name by one of China's most well-known modern writers, Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), the True Story of Ah Q is set during the 1911 revolution. Ah Q is a lowly peasant who wants to rise above his class, or at least get out of his grinding poverty. At first he thinks the way to do it is by marrying into a better station in life; later, he joins the revolution as he feels that is the only way he and others like him can transcend poverty. In this film version of Lu Xun's story, the character of Ah Q might benefit from a more rounded humanity to make him appealing to those not familiar with the harsh environment in China before the 1911 revolution.

Keywords:

black humor