Qiu Jin (Chinese: 秋瑾), also known as Qiu Jin: A Revolutionary,[1] is a 1983 Chinese biographical film co-written and directed by Xie Jin, starring Li Xiuming as the revolutionary Qiu Jin. The film also features Li Zhiyu, Chen Xiguang, Yu Shizhi, Wang Fuli, Huang Meiying, Cong Shan, Zhang Kezhong, Wu Wenlun, and Shi Weijian in supporting performances.[2][3] The film based on the real life of Qiu Jin, focusing on her efforts in the 1900s to overthrow the corruption Qing Empire. The film was released in 1983 in China.
| Qiu Jin | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | 秋瑾 |
| Simplified Chinese | 秋瑾 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Qiū Jǐn |
| Directed by | Xie Jin |
| Written by | Huang Zongjiang Xie Jin |
| Based on | Xia Yan Ke Ling |
| Starring | Li Xiuming Li Zhiyu Chen Xiguang |
| Cinematography | Xu Qi Zhang Yongzheng |
| Edited by | Chen Weiku |
| Music by | Ge Yan |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Shanghai Film Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
In 1984, the film won two Golden Rooster Awards including Best Supporting Actor and Best Props.
Plot edit
Cast edit
- Li Xiuming as Qiu Jin
- Li Zhiyu as Xu Xilin
- Chen Xiguang as Chen Tianhua
- Yu Shizhi as Gui Fu
- Wang Fuli as Wu Zhiying
- Huang Meiying as Xu Jichen
- Cong Shan as Xiu Rong
- Zhang Kezhong as Wang Jinfa
- Wu Wenlun as Hu Daonan
- Shi Weijian as Sun Yat-sen
Release edit
The film was released in 1983 in China.
Accolades edit
| Date | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 4th Golden Rooster Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Yu Shizhi | Won | |
| Best Props | Xu Guoliang | Won |
References edit
- ^ Su Guang (29 October 2015). "Xie Jin: The Film Master of Contemporary China". youlinmagazine. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ 资料：导演谢晋作品之《秋瑾》. sina (in Chinese). 2008-10-18.
- ^ 谢晋：他的36部电影串起中国近代史. eastday.com (in Chinese). 2014-12-05.
