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The True Story of Ah Q

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The True Story of Ah Q (1982)

125 min - Drama - 4 June 1982
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Inspired by the 1921 novella penned by Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), one of China's eminent modern authors, 'The True Story of Ah Q' is set against the backdrop of the 1911 revolution. The narrative follows Ah Q, a struggling peasant seeking an escape from his crippling poverty. Initially, he believes that marrying into a higher class might be his ticket out, but later, he gets involved in the revolution, hoping it's a means for him and others in his situation to rise above destitution. This film adaptation of Lu Xun's tale could offer a deeper, more humane portrayal of Ah Q to resonate with viewers unfamiliar with the challenging circumstances in pre-1911 China.

Director:  Cen Fan

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Inspired by the 1921 novella penned by Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), one of China's eminent modern authors, 'The True Story of Ah Q' is set against the backdrop of the 1911 revolution. The narrative follows Ah Q, a struggling peasant seeking an escape from his crippling poverty. Initially, he believes that marrying into a higher class might be his ticket out, but later, he gets involved in the revolution, hoping it's a means for him and others in his situation to rise above destitution. This film adaptation of Lu Xun's tale could offer a deeper, more humane portrayal of Ah Q to resonate with viewers unfamiliar with the challenging circumstances in pre-1911 China.


Collections: Cen Fan

Genres: Drama

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Country:   China
Release Date:  4 June 1982

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Runtime:  2 h 05 min

“The True Story of Ah Q” (in simplified Chinese as 阿Q正传 and traditional Chinese as 阿Q正傳) is a Chinese drama film from 1981, directed by Fan Cen. This film was showcased at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. Its narrative is derived from the novella written by Lu Xun in 1921-22, which bears the same title.