Film Series

Thursday, October 30, 2008
Woman Demon Human
Huang Shuqin, 1987, 106 min.

Phyllis Wattis Theater
7:00 p.m.

Considered China's "only genuine feminist film", Woman Demon Human stages an unorthodox biopic of famed Beijing Opera star Pei Yanling whose career was noted for her portrayal of male roles, especially the male underworld god, Zhong Kui. Through Shuqin's unique female point of view, she creates a world that traverses fantasy, gender roles, subjectivity and psychological mystery.

Part of Rediscovering the Fourth Generation.

$5 general; free for SFMOMA members or with museum admission (requires a free ticket, which can be picked up in the Haas Atrium). Double features: films offered on the same date are included in one ticket. Tickets are available at the Museum (with no surcharge) or online.

This series includes selections from Shelly Kracier's "Rediscovering the Fourth Generation" program, organized for the 37th Annual International Film Festival of Rotterdam.

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