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Farewell my fantasy.

S Metzger1

  • 1University of California, Davis, USA. sametzger@ucdavis.edu

Journal of Homosexuality
|January 2, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This essay analyzes Chen Kaige's Farewell My Concubine through a Freudian lens, exploring its transnational reception and unique interpretation of homosexuality. The film’s themes diverge from the original novel, offering new insights into Chinese cinema and psychoanalytic criticism.

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Area of Science:

  • Film Studies
  • Psychoanalytic Criticism
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • Chen Kaige's "Farewell My Concubine" is analyzed beyond its Chinese production context.
  • The film's international distribution and reception are considered significant.
  • Western psychoanalytic theories, specifically Freudian concepts, are relevant to understanding the film.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine "Farewell My Concubine" within a transnational framework.
  • To apply Freudian interpretation to the film's portrayal of homosexuality.
  • To highlight divergences between the film and its source novel.

Main Methods:

  • Textual analysis of the film "Farewell My Concubine."
  • Application of Freudian psychoanalytic theory.
  • Comparative analysis with Lilian Lee's novel.

Main Results:

  • The film's international success suggests an intended global audience.
  • A Freudian interpretation reveals a unique rationalization of homosexuality through childhood sexuality and "beating."
  • This interpretation differs significantly from the narrative in Lilian Lee's novel.

Conclusions:

  • "Farewell My Concubine" engages with both Chinese cultural contexts and transnational cinematic trends.
  • Freudian psychoanalysis offers a distinct perspective on the film's thematic elements, particularly homosexuality.
  • The film's adaptation choices create a unique narrative that warrants further study.

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