The True Story of Ah Q

Overview

Based on the 1921 novella of the same name by one of China's most well-known modern writers, Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), the True Story of Ah Q is set during the 1911 revolution. Ah Q is a lowly peasant who wants to rise above his class, or at least get out of his grinding poverty. At first he thinks the way to do it is by marrying into a better station in life; later, he joins the revolution as he feels that is the only way he and others like him can transcend poverty. In this film version of Lu Xun's story, the character of Ah Q might benefit from a more rounded humanity to make him appealing to those not familiar with the harsh environment in China before the 1911 revolution.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 4, 1981

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Chinese

Countries

China

Production

Shanghai Film Studio

Cast

Yan Shunkai,Li Wei,Yilan Ni,Wen Xiying,Cao Duo,Wang Suya,Guangyao Chi,Li Dingbao,张琦军,Liang Mingand 7 more

Director

Cen Fan

Writer

Lu Xun,Chen Baichen

Cinematography

Chen Zhenxiang,Fuxi Xu

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0081971