When it comes to China, the discourse surrounding queer identities – like many other issues – can be placed in a gray area, on the fragile border with taboo. However, cinema is perhaps the most powerful visual medium for better understanding certain dynamics that are too often subject to useless labels and dichotomous discussions. For this reason, I have selected 12 works – including narrative feature films and documentaries – that explore and reflect on intimate queer representation. The list is presented in chronological order and includes titles from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
1. Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972) Chor Yuan
“Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan” is a 1972 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Chor Yuen, known for its blend of elements from martial arts and erotica. The protagonist, Ai Nu (Lily Ho), is sold to a brothel at the young age of 18. She quickly becomes the favorite of the brothel's owner,...
1. Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972) Chor Yuan
“Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan” is a 1972 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Chor Yuen, known for its blend of elements from martial arts and erotica. The protagonist, Ai Nu (Lily Ho), is sold to a brothel at the young age of 18. She quickly becomes the favorite of the brothel's owner,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Siria Falleroni
- AsianMoviePulse
Filmed on location on the beautiful volcanic Lanyu Island (Orchid Island) on the Pacific Ocean off mainland Taiwan, this is a romantic drama concerning a returning overseas young Doctor He Wei De (Paul Chang Chung) who has decided to run a small clinic there, while he’s also looking for his long lost father. Furthermore, he has broken up with his fiance Bai To Na (Lily Ho Li Li) and is keen for a new start, away from the mainland.
There are no hotels or civilization on the remote Lanyu Island, it’s inhabited by the Ya Mei natives and their Chief. However, trying hard to convert the locals is Priest Giger. Elsewhere, planning to overthrow the Chief is an ambitious evil medicine man Ba Da (Wang Chung Hsin). Above all, there‘s the beautiful native orphan girl Ya Lan (Cheng Pei Pei) who has taken a shine to Dr.
There are no hotels or civilization on the remote Lanyu Island, it’s inhabited by the Ya Mei natives and their Chief. However, trying hard to convert the locals is Priest Giger. Elsewhere, planning to overthrow the Chief is an ambitious evil medicine man Ba Da (Wang Chung Hsin). Above all, there‘s the beautiful native orphan girl Ya Lan (Cheng Pei Pei) who has taken a shine to Dr.
- 8/28/2021
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
Two well-dressed men in suits are having a secret meeting under the hot sun in a regional town outside Manila, Philippines, when suddenly, a bunch of thugs attacks them. Being outnumbered, they soon end up floating face down in a river with knives embedded in their back. One of the murdered men is Chinese secret agent Long Ping from the International Criminal Police Organization. Upon receiving the news, top Chinese agent Chen Tian Hong, agent 009 (Tang Ching) who’s having a wonderful time on a beach with two women is summoned to further investigate his murder.
Within a few minutes after he sets foot in the office, 009 concludes that agent Long is linked to a case which involves the shipment of counterfeit US dollars hidden in restored cars sent from Hong Kong. Apparently, the Fudu Trading Company there is responsible for the transporting of those cars, and he soon finds...
Within a few minutes after he sets foot in the office, 009 concludes that agent Long is linked to a case which involves the shipment of counterfeit US dollars hidden in restored cars sent from Hong Kong. Apparently, the Fudu Trading Company there is responsible for the transporting of those cars, and he soon finds...
- 7/15/2021
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
Dockyard worker Sun Zhi Qiang (Ling Yun) and songwriter Sun Yi Qiang (Yang Fang) are brothers of opposite ends. He is a rough diamond who likes to get into fights but a natural when it comes to playing drums. His younger brother Yi Qiang is a gentle soul who writes songs for a TV show and dreams of becoming a successful composer. Their mother though, totally hates the idea of them getting involved in the music scene. Huang Li Chen (Lily Ho) manages a popular TV music show with her band The Sparks and the star of the show is band drummer “Golden Arm” Charlie (Chen Hung Lieh). Apparently the groupies are more into drummers than lead singers or the lead guitarists during that time. Her guitarist brother David Huang (Chang Pei Shan) also plays for The Sparks and Julie (Angela Yu Chieh) is their resident dancer.
One day,...
One day,...
- 12/17/2020
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
Shaw Brothers’ movies were incredibly popular in South East Asia during their time, so it’s not surprising that some of their ‘modern day themed’ productions were shot on locations over there. “Tropicana Interlude”, starring Jimmy Lin Chong and Lily Ho is one of them and beautifully shot in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Malaysia by Japanese director Koji Shima, who uses the Chinese assumed name Shi Mashan.
Ping Chien-jen (Jimmy Lin Chong) comes from a rich family and after two years of studying overseas, he returns to his parents’ home in Singapore. However, we soon learn that he’s not keen about working for his dad even though there’s a top job waiting for him; he’s only interested in becoming a successful singer. Interestingly, we never get to see him pursuing his singing career; he becomes a tourist guide instead. If this reminds you of Elvis’ “Blue...
Ping Chien-jen (Jimmy Lin Chong) comes from a rich family and after two years of studying overseas, he returns to his parents’ home in Singapore. However, we soon learn that he’s not keen about working for his dad even though there’s a top job waiting for him; he’s only interested in becoming a successful singer. Interestingly, we never get to see him pursuing his singing career; he becomes a tourist guide instead. If this reminds you of Elvis’ “Blue...
- 9/9/2020
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
In the vast filmography of both Shaw Brothers and Chor Yuen, “Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan” manages to stand out, due to its disregards for the taboos of the era and its permeating eroticism, which occasionally reaches the borders of sleaziness.
“Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan” will screen at the Old Kung Fu Fest, that will be on in New York, August 18-20.
Beautiful Ainu is abducted and sold to the infamous Four Seasons Brothel, who is run by the notorious Lady Chun. Ainu resists in the beginning, in a series of actions that lead her into being locked into a dungeon. Eventually, one of the people in the brothel tries to free her, but meets the rage of Lady Chun, who kills him brutally. Ainu is tortured, but Lady Chun, who happens to be a lesbian, takes a liking to her, and tries to show her that life could...
“Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan” will screen at the Old Kung Fu Fest, that will be on in New York, August 18-20.
Beautiful Ainu is abducted and sold to the infamous Four Seasons Brothel, who is run by the notorious Lady Chun. Ainu resists in the beginning, in a series of actions that lead her into being locked into a dungeon. Eventually, one of the people in the brothel tries to free her, but meets the rage of Lady Chun, who kills him brutally. Ainu is tortured, but Lady Chun, who happens to be a lesbian, takes a liking to her, and tries to show her that life could...
- 8/18/2017
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
http://asianmoviepulse.com/2016/01/40-ti-lung-movies-enjoy-part-12/2/ – Part 1
Ti Lung is known for his awesome catalogue of movies, over the years he was a leading star at The Shaw Brothers Studio and appeared in well over a 100 movies. I have put together a list of movies, which i have enjoyed over the years. *This is not a Top 40 list.
21.Anonymous Heroes (1971)
Cast:David Chiang, Cheng Li, Cheng Miu, Wong Chung
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Leung, Tong Gaai
22.All Men Are Brothers (1975)
Cast:Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Wong Chung, Bolo Yeung, Danny Lee, Ku Feng
Director:Chang Cheh, Wu Ma
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Lau Kar Leung, Lau Kar Wing, Chan Chuen
23.Clans Of Intrigue (1977)
Cast:Yueh Hua, Li Ching, Nora Miao, Ku Feng
Director:Chu Yuan
Fight Choreographer:Wong Pau Gei, Tong Gaai
24.Heroic Ones (1970)
Cast:David Chiang, Lily Li, Chan Sing, Chan Chuen, Ku Feng, Bolo Yeung
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Wing,...
Ti Lung is known for his awesome catalogue of movies, over the years he was a leading star at The Shaw Brothers Studio and appeared in well over a 100 movies. I have put together a list of movies, which i have enjoyed over the years. *This is not a Top 40 list.
21.Anonymous Heroes (1971)
Cast:David Chiang, Cheng Li, Cheng Miu, Wong Chung
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Leung, Tong Gaai
22.All Men Are Brothers (1975)
Cast:Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Wong Chung, Bolo Yeung, Danny Lee, Ku Feng
Director:Chang Cheh, Wu Ma
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Lau Kar Leung, Lau Kar Wing, Chan Chuen
23.Clans Of Intrigue (1977)
Cast:Yueh Hua, Li Ching, Nora Miao, Ku Feng
Director:Chu Yuan
Fight Choreographer:Wong Pau Gei, Tong Gaai
24.Heroic Ones (1970)
Cast:David Chiang, Lily Li, Chan Sing, Chan Chuen, Ku Feng, Bolo Yeung
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Wing,...
- 1/18/2016
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
When I think of Wu Xia movies, I immediately think of Shaw Brothers and the many classic they have made over the years. What I love about this genre is many things, the Swordplay, The Characters, Story lines, Setting, Costumes and much more.
Wu Xia, traditionally is a form of literature. But after high demand over the years it’s become involoved in many art forms such as Movies, Opera, Video Games and beyond. This list of 30 Wu Xia movies listed, i hope you’ll like and want to thank my friend Richard Robinson for contributing to the list. If we missed any classics out, its most probably because we honestly forgot at that time or maybe we haven’t seen all the classic Wu Xia movies so far, anyway enjoy the list and let us know what you thought in the commen box at the bottom.
1.Have Sword Will Travel (1969)
Cast: David Chiang,...
Wu Xia, traditionally is a form of literature. But after high demand over the years it’s become involoved in many art forms such as Movies, Opera, Video Games and beyond. This list of 30 Wu Xia movies listed, i hope you’ll like and want to thank my friend Richard Robinson for contributing to the list. If we missed any classics out, its most probably because we honestly forgot at that time or maybe we haven’t seen all the classic Wu Xia movies so far, anyway enjoy the list and let us know what you thought in the commen box at the bottom.
1.Have Sword Will Travel (1969)
Cast: David Chiang,...
- 10/14/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
The Knight of Knights
Written by Chang Cheh
Directed by Sit Kwan
Hong Kong. 1966
Among the many amusing commonalities between Shaw Brothers studio films are kinetic nature of the scripts which so often have their characters venture from place to place in a series of episodic adventures whose connective tissue is, all too often, a bit vague. Political uprising, heists, warring schools, clans or families vying for sense of ‘regional supremacy,’ the stories do become familiar once a fan watches a certain number of these movies. It is really the smaller pieces that make up the whole which stand out. Chang Cheh, as one of the most prolific filmmakers the studio ever had, was certainly no stranger to films that dealt slightly schizophrenic plots. Best known for his efforts while sitting in the director’s chair in the 1970s, in the 1960s he had not quite attained the lofty status...
Written by Chang Cheh
Directed by Sit Kwan
Hong Kong. 1966
Among the many amusing commonalities between Shaw Brothers studio films are kinetic nature of the scripts which so often have their characters venture from place to place in a series of episodic adventures whose connective tissue is, all too often, a bit vague. Political uprising, heists, warring schools, clans or families vying for sense of ‘regional supremacy,’ the stories do become familiar once a fan watches a certain number of these movies. It is really the smaller pieces that make up the whole which stand out. Chang Cheh, as one of the most prolific filmmakers the studio ever had, was certainly no stranger to films that dealt slightly schizophrenic plots. Best known for his efforts while sitting in the director’s chair in the 1970s, in the 1960s he had not quite attained the lofty status...
- 4/28/2013
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
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