Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema (1997): Cast
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema is a 1997 documentary directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang, starring John Woo, Ang Lee and Edward Yang. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- BFI
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema About?
The premise of Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema without spoilers.
The documentary surveys Chinese cinema’s treatment of gender and sexuality, arguing it is more candid and provocative than in any other national film tradition. Through film clips and interviews with leading directors and scholars, it explores male camaraderie in kung‑fu movies, same‑sex intimacy, women’s grievances in melodramas, and the legacy of Hong Kong star Yam Kim‑Fai, who famously performed male roles on and off screen.
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- gay interest
- china
- filmmaking
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema Cast & Characters
John Woo leads the cast, with Ang Lee and Edward Yang. Directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
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John Woo as themselves -
Ang Lee as themselves -
Edward Yang as themselves - Ti Lung as themselves
Also Starring in Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
· 13 more- Chang Cheh Themselves
- Leslie Cheung Themselves
- Tsui Hark Themselves
- Tsai Ming-liang Themselves
- Hou Hsiao-hsien Themselves
- Chen Kaige Themselves
- Tony Rayns Narrator
- Zhang Yuan Themselves
- Xie Jin Themselves
- Allen Fong Themselves
- Peggy Chiao Themselves
- Law Kar Themselves
- Xie Yan Themselves
More from Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
More films directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang: First Night Nerves, Everlasting Regret, The Island Tales and Hold You Tight.
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Nánshēng nǚ xiāng: Huáyǔ diànyǐng zhī xìngbié” and “Naamsaang-neuiseung”.
- Also known as
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- Nánshēng nǚ xiāng: Huáyǔ diànyǐng zhī xìngbié
- Naamsaang-neuiseung
- Nansheng-nüxiang
- Yang ± Yin：Gender in Chinese Cinema
- Yang ± Yin: Gender im chinesischen Kino
- 남생여상: 중국 영화 속의 성별
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Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema?
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema released?
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema was released on December 31, 1997.
Who directed Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema?
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema was directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang.
More films by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang Who is in the cast of Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema?
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema stars John Woo, Ang Lee and Edward Yang, among 17 credited actors.
Does Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema have a post-credit scene?
No. Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema in?
The original language of Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema is Cantonese.
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