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The Goddess

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One of the most important early Chinese films finally available on DVD in the UK
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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.

Extras
Fully illustrated booklet with notes on the film and Zou Ye’s score and full film credits
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SKU 5035673021057
Catalogue Number BFIV2105
Subtitle A film by Wu Yonggang
Product contents DVD
Year 1934
Director Wu Yonggang
Format DVD
Publisher(s) BFI
Countries China
Aspect ratio 4:3
Colour b/w
Sound Silent with music
Running time 85 mins
DVD region 2
Certificate U
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