She, a Chinese

She, a Chinese is a 2009 international co-production drama film directed by Xiaolu Guo. Inspired by Jean-Luc Godard's La Chinoise, it portraits a fragmented journey of a young Chinese woman through the world.^[1] It won the 2009 Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.^[2]

She, a Chinese
Directed by	Xiaolu Guo
Written by	Xiaolu Guo
Starring	Huang Lu
Cinematography	Zillah Bowes
Music by	John Parrish, Matt Scott, Hang on the Box
Release date	14 August 2009 (2009-08-14) (LFF)
Running time	103 minutes
Countries	UK, France, China
Languages	Chinese English

Plot

In 12 chapters, Mei escapes from her village in Sichuan province to a big city. She moves from job to job, man to man, and reaches the UK. She wanders in the streets. The sea is calling her. She gazes at the other side of the water as if towards her younger self.

Filming

The film was shot in Chongqing, China, in London, and on the coast of Essex in eastern England.

Cast

• Huang Lu - Li Mei
• Wei Yi Bo - 'Spikey'
• Geoffrey Hutchings - Geoffrey Hunt
• Chris Ryman - Rachid
• Hsinyi Liu - London Tour Guide

Release

It was released by StudioCanal UK (formerly Optimum Releasing) and the Channel 4. The film was premiered at the Locarno Film Festival as well as Toronto Film Festival 2009 with positive reviews.