She, a Chinese is a 2009 international co-production drama film directed by Xiaolu Guo. Inspired by Jean-Luc Godard's La Chinoise, it portraits a fragmented journey of a young Chinese woman through the world. [1] It won the 2009 Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.[2]
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| Directed by | Xiaolu Guo |
| Written by | Xiaolu Guo |
| Starring | Huang Lu |
| Cinematography | Zillah Bowes |
| Music by | John Parrish, Matt Scott, Hang on the Box |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Countries | UK, France, China |
| Languages | Chinese English |
In 12 chapters, Mei escapes from her village in Sichuan province to a big city. She moves from job to job, man to man, and reaches the UK. She wanders in the streets. The sea is calling her. She gazes at the other side of the water as if towards her younger self.
It was filmed in Chongqing, China and in London as well as on the Essex coast.
It was released by StudioCanal UK (formerly Optimum Releasing) and the Channel 4. The film was premiered at the Locarno Film Festival as well as Toronto Film Festival 2009 with positive reviews.