1934 > China > Directed by Wu Yonggang

With Ruan Lingyu, Tian Jian, Zhizhi Zhang

A masterpiece of Chinese cinema's silent era, this heart-wrenching tale of a single mother who works as a prostitute so she can afford an education for her young son stars legendary actress Ruan Lingyu. The film will be accompanied live by Min Xiao-Fen, a virtuoso on the Chinese stringed instrument pipa, and guitarist Rez Abbasi. Min's score was released as the album White Lotus in June. “The music she has written draws from across the spectrum of Chinese heritage, including references to Tibetan chants as well as other folk forms, while remaining in contact with her jazz influences.” (NY Times) Shown as part of, but in advance of, the inaugural National Silent Movie Day (September 29), dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and creating access to silent movies. Cosponsored with the Cornell Council for the Arts, PMA, the Dept of Music, the East Asia Program, Asian Studies and the Wharton Studio Museum. More at cinema.ucla.edu/events/2013-10-26/goddess-china-1934-new-women-china-1935

1 hr 22 min

Update: this event will be open to the general public, provided they can present

Proof of Vaccination or Proof of negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event.

Other guests must present CU ID.

Attendance will be capped at 150, 50% of orchestra level seating.

All patrons must be masked throughout performance.

Musicians, who are vaccinated, will be unmasked, as some singing is involved, but will be positioned at least 12’ from audience.

Update: this event will be open to the general public, provided they can present

Proof of Vaccination or Proof of negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event.

Other guests must present CU ID.

Attendance will be capped at 150, 50% of orchestra level seating.

All patrons must be masked throughout performance.

Musicians, who are vaccinated, will be unmasked, as some singing is involved, but will be positioned at least 12’ from audience.