Cheung’s performance sits inside a film that keeps examining how an actress’s life becomes a story. The mixture of reenactment and reflection gives this biopic its distinctive shape.
What to expect
The 1991 Hong Kong film in DCP, running 154 minutes, in Cantonese and Mandarin with English subtitles.
Good to know
- September 18 at 9:30pm.
- Los Feliz 3, 1822 N Vermont Avenue.
- Runtime is 154 minutes.
- Listed admission is $10 members or $15 general, including the online booking fee.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Which Center Stage is this?
Stanley Kwan’s 1991 film about actress Ruan Lingyu, starring Maggie Cheung.
Are there subtitles?
Yes. Cantonese and Mandarin dialogue is presented with English subtitles.
