The film puts the spotlight on a ‘chivalrous girl’ – a character often featured in Chinese martial arts literature and cinema. Set against a small town with a surreal backdrop, the film depicts this heroine from a bygone era strolling through the modern world. Played by the artist himself, the figure of the chivalrous girl ignites an enquiry into queerness.
Festival 2025
KungFu (功夫)
China, 2022
Expanded
Directed by
Shen Jinghao
Shen Jinghao
Running time
17 mins
17 mins
Tickets
10 May 2025, 6:45 PM
Centre 151
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Director Biography
Shen Jinghao graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and currently lives and works in Chengdu and Beijing. In his recent artistic practice, he has been using film, performance, and installations to explore the dynamic relationships between the body, gender identity, and social contexts.
Programme Information
Screening as part of ★ (un)Imaginary Swords ☆.