Ep 336: “Farewell, My Concubine” (1993) Epic Masterpiece About Love & Opera in 20th-Century China
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen wrap up International Cinema Month with a profound exploration of the Chinese language epic, Farewell My Concubine. This Palme d'Or-winning film spans 53 years of Chinese history, offering a poignant narrative that intertwines the lives of two Peking Opera performers whose friendship evolves into a complex love story marked by betrayal and societal upheaval.
Laura and Stephen delve into the film's rich cultural context and its heartbreaking depiction of the characters’ struggles against the backdrop of historical events, including the…
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