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This Woman

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Alan Zhang's film delves into the journey of Beibei, a young woman grappling with societal expectations amidst the COVID-19 epidemic. As Beibei navigates the complexities of life, marriage, and her roles as a wife, mother, and daughter, the film provocatively questions the constraints of conventional gender roles. The film immerses us in the life of Beibei, who refuses to let her identity be defined by others, who demands the right to find out for herself who she is and what she wants. Moving from city to city and from lover to lover, she defies society's expectations of what a woman should do and be. Blurring the lines between reality and fiction, the film boldly challenges traditional gender expectations, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of emancipated women like Beibei.

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Richard Brody The New Yorker The mere fact of its existence, at a time of stringent control, is remarkable, which makes Zhang’s directorial achievement all the more impressive. Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Vadim Rizov Filmmaker Magazine This Woman gradually comes to seem like an unexpectedly educational index on a diverse group of topics... even as its primary appeal remains chaotic personal drama bordering on lurid. Feb 1, 2025 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru A shallow and frustrating documentary/fiction hybrid. Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Alan Zhang's film delves into the journey of Beibei, a young woman grappling with societal expectations amidst the COVID-19 epidemic. As Beibei navigates the complexities of life, marriage, and her roles as a wife, mother, and daughter, the film provocatively questions the constraints of conventional gender roles. The film immerses us in the life of Beibei, who refuses to let her identity be defined by others, who demands the right to find out for herself who she is and what she wants. Moving from city to city and from lover to lover, she defies society's expectations of what a woman should do and be. Blurring the lines between reality and fiction, the film boldly challenges traditional gender expectations, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of emancipated women like Beibei.
Director
Alan Zhang
Producer
Yong Liao, Hihi Lee
Screenwriter
Alan Zhang
Production Co
Da Huang Pictures, Lantern Spirit Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Chinese
Runtime
1h 30m