| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (90 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 12 cm |
| Summary |
" In GOLDEN GATE GIRLS author and professor S. Louisa Wei tells the story of filmmaker Esther Eng, the first woman to direct Chinese-language film in the US, and the most prominent woman director in Hong Kong in the 1930's. A San Francisco native and open lesbian, her contribution to film history is sadly overlooked -- her 11 feature films mostly lost. After the retirement of director Dorothy Arzner in 1943 and before Ida Lupino began directing in 1949, Eng was the only woman directing feature length films in the US. Wei's documentary paints a fascinating picture of how Eng's career in filmmaking broke through gender and racial boundaries in Hollywood and Hong Kong, at a time when opportunities for Chinese women in the industry were few and far between. With a captivating archive of newly discovered images and interviews with those who knew her, Wei uncovers a rich chapter of film history that challenges both gender hierarchies and national narratives. Essential viewing for Cinema Studies and Asian American Studies. ."--Container |
| Notes |
"Hong Kong Arts Development Council"--Opening screen |
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Blue Queen Cultural Communication Ltd. presentation |
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Dedicated to all pioneer women filmmakers and in celebration of the centennial of Esther Eng, Southern China's first woman director |
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Originally issued as a motion picture in 2013 |
| Credits |
Writer-director, S. Louisa Wei ; producer, Law Kar, S. Louisa Wei |
| Performer |
Special appearance : Siu Yin Fei, Magaret Ma, Chin-Lee Wu, and Danny Li |
| Audience |
This DVD has not been classified by the Federal Attorney General who is responsible for classifying films in Australia. While the Library has attempted to avoid making items for loan that may cause offence, you need to be aware that when you choose to view this DVD you do so at your own risk |
| Notes |
DVD format |
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In English with Chinese subtitles |
| Subject |
Eng, Esther, 1914-1970
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Feature films.
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Lesbian motion picture producers and directors -- United States
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Lesbian motion picture producers and directors -- China -- Hong Kong
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Women motion picture producers and directors -- United States.
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Women motion picture producers and directors -- China -- Hong Kong.
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Documentary films -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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| Author |
Wei, S. Louisa, director, screenwriter, film producer
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Law, Kar, 1941-, film producer
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Women Make Movies (Firm), distributor
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Hong Kong Arts Development Council, sponsoring body
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Lan hou wen hua chuan bo you xian gong si, production company
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