201 names of teachers killed during the Cultural Revolution appear on screen in a four-minute roll call at the end of the film.
Synopsis
201 names of teachers killed during the Cultural Revolution appear on screen in a four-minute roll call at the end of the film.
Synopsis
Bian Zhongyun, vice principal of the Girls Middle School attached to Beijing Normal University, was beaten to death by her students on August 5, 1966, during the Cultural Revolution. Directed by Hu Jie, the documentary "Though I Am Gone" features interviews with her husband, Wang Jingyao, who documented the events surrounding her death. The film includes archival footage and a list of 201 teachers killed in Beijing during this period, illustrating the violence unleashed by Mao's Red Guards.
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Why Watch
- See Bian Zhongyun's tragic story through her husband's eyes.
- Find out about the 201 teachers killed in Beijing.
- Meet Hu Jie, a filmmaker challenging historical narratives.
Did You Know
- Bian Zhongyun was beaten to death on August 5, 1966.
- The film lists 201 names of teachers killed during the Cultural Revolution.
- Hu Jie took a year to persuade Wang Jingyao to share his story and photographs.
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Who directed the documentary Though I Am Gone?
Hu Jie directed, wrote, and edited the documentary Though I Am Gone.
What event does the documentary focus on?
The documentary focuses on the death of Bian Zhongyun, who was beaten to death by her students during the Red August of the Chinese Cultural Revolution on August 5, 1966.
What happened to the screening of Though I Am Gone at YunFest?
The screening of Though I Am Gone at YunFest in 2007 was cancelled by the authorities at the last minute.
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