Qiu Jiongjiong

  • Qiu Jiongjiong – Jiao má táng huì AKA A New Old Play (2021)

    2021-2030ChinaDramaQiu Jiongjiong

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    The leading clown role in a renowned theatre troupe passes on, and is welcomed into the Underworld. As he relives his vivid memories one last time before entering the afterlife, 50 years of art, struggle and love play out against …Read More »

  • Qiu Jiongjiong – Gu Nainai AKA Madame (2010)

    2001-2010ChinaDocumentaryQiu Jiongjiong

    Synopsis
    The Chinese documentary movement continues to evolve, reaching new levels of awareness of issues complicating its mission to objectively capture the reality of its society. Among these issues is that of performance in its subjects; this is especially critical given that an increasing number of documentaries are personal portraits that delve into subjective experiences. Perhaps the most memorable instance of the past year is Qiu Jiongjiong’s stark black-and-white series of interviews with transsexual cabaret singer Madame Bi Langda. Madame Bi’s recollections of past experiences explicitly touch on how she performs her way through life, whether interacting with friends, lovers or her audience. More than a document of the increasingly complicated gender identity politics in China, it’s also a poignant testimony of a life dedicated to articulating the aesthetics of living.Read More »

  • Qiu Jiongjiong – Chi AKA Mr. Zhang Believes (2015)

    2011-2020ChinaDocumentaryExperimentalQiu Jiongjiong

    An experimental documentary epic, Mr. Zhang Believes recounts 30 years of China’s 20th-century history through the story of Mr. Zhang Xianchi and the interacting forms of theatrical fiction and autobiography.Read More »

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