Description
One of the most important early Chinese films finally available on DVD in the UK
Ruan Lingyu, one of the most famous stars of early Chinese cinema, gives a devastating performance as an unnamed ‘goddess’ – an ironic euphemism for a prostitute – in this profoundly moving but rarely seen classic of world cinema. A tragic tale of shame and maternal sacrifice, Ruan stars as a mother desperate to provide for her young son and forced to take brutal vengeance on her pimp. It is a profoundly moving drama, all the more poignant by the fact that its star committed suicide at the age of 24, a year after the film’s release.
Newly restored by the Chinese Film Archive, this iconic film boasts a new score by renowned composer Zou Ye. Premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in 2014, this long-awaited release makes one of the most important early Chinese films finally available on DVD in the UK, and will delight all fans of silent cinema.
Product details
| SKU | 5035673021057 |
| Alphabetical Title | Goddess |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Brand / Publisher | BFI |
| Catalogue Number | BFIV2105 |
| Certificate | U |
| Colour | b/w |
| Countries | China |
| Director | Wu Yonggang |
| DVD Region | 2 |
| Extras | Fully illustrated booklet with notes on the film and Zou Ye’s score and full film credits |
| Format | DVD |
| Product contents | DVD |
| Running time | 85 mins |
| Size | No size |
| Sound | Silent with music |
| Year | 1934 |
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