Drum Tower: Film Club with “Farewell My Concubine”
When “Farewell My Concubine” hit the screens in China in 1993, many were shocked by its portrayal of taboo subjects—homosexuality, suicide and the Cultural Revolution. The story follows two young boys, Dieyi and Xiaolou, as they train to become top-notch opera performers after the demise of Qing Dynasty. Their friendship spans much of the political turmoil in 20th century China.
This week's episode is the first session of our Drum Tower Film Club. David Rennie, The Economist's Beijing Bureau Chief and Alice Su, our senior China correspondent watch “Farewell My Concubine” together and explore its significance in understanding China’s past and present.
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