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The Worlds of Mei Lanfang
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:Lotus Films
Release Date:Feb 2000
Audience:Higher Education
High School
Running Time:57 min
Author:Mei-Juin Chen
Subject:Arts
Subheading:Performing Arts
Region:East Asia
East/West Relations
Country:China



Abstract:

The film presents Peking Opera through its premier exponent Mei Lanfang (1895-1961). The legendary opera star survived two revolutions and foreign occupations to remain the ultimate icon of high art, portraying protagonists from erotic concubines to exotic warriors.



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