Queer China, 'Comrade' China (Chinese: 誌同志; pinyin: zhi tong zhi), directed by Cui Zi’en, is a 2008 independent Chinese documentary about homosexuality in China. The film features interviews with prominent academics and activists. Interviewees include the film's director Cui Zi'en, actress and activist Shitou, sociologist Li Yinhe and director Zhang Yuan. It covers 80 years of evolution of Chinese attitudes on LGBTQ people, ending with the proposed 2003 Same-sex Marriage Bill.
Contents
Film Content
Organization
The film consists of 11 "chapters" that discuss aspects and periods of homosexuality in China. Topics discussed include the decriminalization of homosexuality, its removal as a mental illness, the development of queer theory in China, and the appearance of gay people on Chinese television shows.
Interviewees
In order of appearance:
Li Yinhe
Qin Shide
Zhang Beichuan
Fuxi
Shitou
Guo Xiaofei
Tongge
Pan Suiming
Zhou Dan
Cheng Qingsong
Bai Yonggbin
Zhen Li
Zhang Yi
Lisa Rofel
Qiao Qiao
Guo Yaqi
Xu Bin
Zhitong
Binglan
DongDong
Xiangqi
Fan Popo
Mai Kiang
Zhao Jing
Gogo
Chung To
Paul Crook
Huang YingYing
Xu Gehui
Ming Ming
Hao Ting
Da Wei
Wei Jiang Jiang
Gao Yanning
Zhang Yuan
Yang Yang
Li Yu
Meng Nuo
Zhu Ri Kun
Wang Wo
Awards, nominations, and honors
Pusan International Film Festival
Official Selection
24th Turino GLBT Film Festival
Audience Award Best Documentary
Shanghai PRIDE
Opening Night Film
Beijing Queer Film Festival
Official Selection