
A Self-Portrait
自画像
Synopsis
A Self-Portrait is the story of the art teacher Qiu Sha, told in photos and the words of Qiu Sha, about his youth, the changes in his family and in society. Director He Yi: 'What I remember now is the material that I came to mind of a man who has lived through the different eras in China. From all this material I not only read the history of a man and his family, I also learned something about the demands placed on life in a society over several decades.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- He Jianjun
- Original Title
- 自画像
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
He Jianjun
Department Leadership Roster
He Jianjun
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Self-Portrait.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Self-Portrait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Self-Portrait about?
A Self-Portrait is the story of the art teacher Qiu Sha, told in photos and the words of Qiu Sha, about his youth, the changes in his family and in society. Director He Yi: 'What I remember now is the material that I came to mind of a man who has lived through the different eras in China. From all this material I not only read the history of a man and his family, I also learned something about the demands placed on life in a society over several decades.
Who directed A Self-Portrait?
A Self-Portrait was directed by He Jianjun.
Who stars in A Self-Portrait?
The principal cast of A Self-Portrait includes Not specified.
When was A Self-Portrait released and how long is it?
A Self-Portrait was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 23m.
