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
The probably penultimate season of “Golden Kamuy”, one of the best titles of the last few years, saw a number of changes. Brain's Base produced the season, replacing Geno Studio, while Shizutaka Sugahara replaced Hitoshi Sugahara as chief series director, and Takumi Yamakawa replaced Kenichi Onuki as character designer. The result seems to move more into comedic territory (action comedy if you prefer), particularly in the first episodes, but thankfully, the usual anime silliness is placed in the background as time passes.
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The race to obtain the body tattoos and eventually the Ainu gold continues in the most intense fashion, as the three groups are all in, trying to get there first while ridding themselves of their opponents. Expectedly, more and more former prisoners who pose a threat all around appear, with the narrative focusing intensely on some and briefly on others,...
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The race to obtain the body tattoos and eventually the Ainu gold continues in the most intense fashion, as the three groups are all in, trying to get there first while ridding themselves of their opponents. Expectedly, more and more former prisoners who pose a threat all around appear, with the narrative focusing intensely on some and briefly on others,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Huayi Bros Pictures is producing a new big budget martial arts Wuxia fest Zhui Ying (Chasing Shadows), and the first stills are online. The film is to be directed by veteran Hong Kong actor Francis Ng with Jaycee Chan (son of Jackie Chan) leading cast, playing a martial arts fighter Xu Sanguan. The film will pay tribute to martial arts classics of the 1970s such as King Hu's Dragon Inn and Come Drink With Me, Chang Cheh's The One-armed Swordsman, Yuen Chor's Ai Nu and Drunken Fist II by Kar-leung Lau. The story revolves around a gathering of kung-fu masters from different parts of China at a desert inn to unravel a mystery. A big budget Wuxia fight fest, with Kung Fu masters and liberal helping of Ninjas thrown in for good measure. Oh I think we could force ourselves to watch that. Chasing Shadows is due...
- 12/31/2008
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