The True Story of Ah Q

The True Story of Ah Q 1981 Directed by Cen Fan 阿Ｑ正传

Based on the 1921 novella of the same name by one of China's most well-known modern writers, Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), the True Story of Ah Q is set during the 1911 revolution. Ah Q is a lowly peasant who wants to rise above his class, or at least get out of his grinding poverty. At first he thinks the way to do it is by marrying into a better station in life; later, he joins the revolution as he feels that is the only way he and others like him can transcend poverty. In this film version of Lu Xun's story, the character of Ah Q might benefit from a more rounded humanity to make him appealing to those not familiar with the harsh environment in China before the 1911 revolution.

Country China

Production Country China

Language Mandarin

Spoken Language Mandarin

Gnere Drama

Production Company Shanghai Film Studio

Release Date 4 June 1981

125 mins