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202115 minPG-13doc-short

Saved by the Party-State

202115 minPG-13doc-short

Two films from different eras of upheaval in China reveal how female characters can be used to convey political power.

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Two films from different eras of upheaval in China reveal how female characters can be used to convey political power.

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Maja Korbeckadirector

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Maja Korbecka juxtaposes two films set against the backdrop of political, economic, and social upheaval in China. Through these works, she reveals how female characters can be manipulated to promote the interests of those in power. The documentary runs for 15 minutes and addresses themes of women's liberation within the context of shifting narratives over time.

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