This screening takes place in the Bell Museum Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus.

An all-time classic of Chinese revolutionary cinema by legendary director Xie, this film follows the exploits of a fighting women’s detachment within the Communist revolution. Loosely based on a true story, the action focuses in particular on Wu Qionghua, a slave girl who escapes and seeks revenge against her oppressors. 1961, video, 120 minutes.

Co-presented by the Consortium for the Study of the Asias at the University of Minnesota

Special thanks to the Confucius Institute for their promotional support.

This screening takes place in the Bell Museum Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus.

An all-time classic of Chinese revolutionary cinema by legendary director Xie, this film follows the exploits of a fighting women’s detachment within the Communist revolution. Loosely based on a true story, the action focuses in particular on Wu Qionghua, a slave girl who escapes and seeks revenge against her oppressors. 1961, video, 120 minutes.

Co-presented by the Consortium for the Study of the Asias at the University of Minnesota

Special thanks to the Confucius Institute for their promotional support.