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The True Story of Ah Q

Original title: Ah Q zheng zhuan
Year: 1982
Running time: 125 min.
Country: China
Director: Cen Fan
Screenwriter: Baichen Chen. Novel: Lu Xun
Cast: Bao Fumin, Chen Xi, Jin Yikang, Li Wei, Ni Yilan, Wang Suya, Yan Shunkai, Zhang Youyun
Music: Wang Yunjie
Cinematography: Chen Zhenxiang
Producer: Shanghai Film Studios
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Based on the 1921 novel of the same name by one of China's most well-known modern writers, Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), the True Story of Ah Q is set during the 1911 revolution. Ah Q is a lowly peasant who wants to rise above his class, or at least get out of his grinding poverty. At first he thinks the way to do it is by marrying into a better station in life; later, he joins the revolution as he feels that is the only way he and others like him can transcend poverty. In this film version of Lu Xun's story, the character of Ah Q might benefit from a more rounded humanity to make him appealing to those not familiar with the harsh environment in China before the 1911 revolution.

Awards: 1982: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or (Best Film)

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The True Story of Ah Q

1982

Cen Fan