Three films of the Chinese Super Star Gong Li will be shown in the ‘New Wave’ Section of the “A Century of Chinese Cinema” this August in the BFI: British Film Institute in Southbank.

Gong Li is one of the most beautiful and most successful actresses who has come out of China. Her powerful performances and mesmerizing beauty brought her into spotlight in the international world of cinema.

Gong Li in ‘Red Sorghum’

Red Sorghum (Hong Gaolinang) 1987.

Aug 16, 2014 6:40 PM (Book Tickets Here)

Aug 19, 2014 8:45 PM (Book Tickets Here)

This film was Cinematographer turned Director Yimou Zhang’s Directorial Debut. Yimou Zhang discovered Gong Li and placed her in the lead role, thus giving her, her Acting Debut. Her powerful performance in this film made her move on in her acting career, enabling her to get parts in more and more successful films.

Gong Li in the ‘Story of Qiu Ju’

The Story of Qiu Ju (Qiu Ju Da Guansi) 1992.

Aug 28, 2014 6:20 PM (Book Tickets Here)

Aug 30, 2014 8:45 PM (Book Tickets Here)

Working once again with Yimou Zhang, Gong Li worked in this very strange and subtle film. It’s a film that is different from other Yimou Zhang films which were mostly depicting the historical side of China. It is another of Yimou Zhang’s successful masterpieces, especially when Gong Li works alongside him as his muse.

Gong Li in ‘Farewell My Concubine’

Farewell My Concubine (Ba Wang Bie Ji) 1993

Aug 23, 2014 8:00 PM (Book Tickets Here)

Aug 25, 2014 3:20 PM (Book Tickets Here)

Directed by Chen Kaige, Gong Li gets a very unique role in this film which depicts history told through symbolic characters. Highlighting culture through bold colours and showing the side that is not seen openly, the film explores the sexual scandals that erupt in the most strangest of places.

 For the full schedule, please click here: ‘NEW WAVE’