Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
男生女相：華語電影之性別
Synopsis
An exploration of Chinese cinema and its relationships with gender and sexuality, which the film argues has been more frankly and provocatively explored than in any other national cinema. Utilizing both film excerpts and interviews with many leading directors and academics, the film examines topics such as male bonding in kung fu movies, depictions of same-sex bonding and physical intimacy, the emphasis on women's grievances in melodramas, and the career of Yam Kim-Fai, a Hong Kong actress who spent her life portraying men on and off the screen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmond Yeung Chi-Sam, Edward Lam
- Original Score
- Yo Yo Yu
- Original Title
- 男生女相：華語電影之性別
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Kwan's Creation Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
Elmond Yeung Chi-Sam, Edward Lam
Yo Yo Yu
Christopher Doyle
Maurice Li
Colin MacCabe, Paula Jalfon
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
Director
Elmond Yeung Chi-Sam
Writer
Christopher Doyle
Director of Photography
Paula Jalfon
Producer
Edward Lam
Writer
Maurice Li
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema about?
An exploration of Chinese cinema and its relationships with gender and sexuality, which the film argues has been more frankly and provocatively explored than in any other national cinema. Utilizing both film excerpts and interviews with many leading directors and academics, the film examines topics such as male bonding in kung fu movies, depictions of same-sex bonding and physical intimacy, the emphasis on women's grievances in melodramas, and the career of Yam Kim-Fai, a Hong Kong actress who spent her life portraying men on and off the screen.
Who directed Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema?
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema was directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang.
Who stars in Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema?
The principal cast of Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema includes Tony Rayns, Chang Cheh, Ti Lung, Peggy Chiao, John Woo.
When was Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema released and how long is it?
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema was composed by Yo Yo Yu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema?
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).