Shanghai Film Week Berlin: HUANG Shuqin – Two Restored Classics

Shanghai Film Week Berlin: HUANG Shuqin – Two Restored Classics As part of Shanghai Film Week 2026 – Restored Classics of Shanghai Cinema, XCinema presents two restored masterpieces by Chinese filmmaker HUANG Shuqin (1939–2022) at BABYLON Berlin on Sunday, 22 November 2026. A pioneering figure of Chinese feminist cinema, HUANG challenged conventional representations of women through films exploring gender, identity, artistic expression and the struggle for self-determination. 17:30 | WOMAN DEMON HUMAN (人·鬼·情, 1987) 105 min · 2K Restoration · Chinese & English subtitles Inspired by the life of renowned Chinese opera artist PEI Yanling, the film follows a female performer celebrated for portraying Zhong Kui, the legendary demon vanquisher. Blurring the boundaries between performance and reality, the film explores gender roles, female identity, and the sacrifices demanded in the pursuit of artistic freedom. Tickets: https://babylonberlin.eu/film/10690-huang-shuqin-woman-demon-human 20:00 | A SOUL HAUNTED BY PAINTING (画魂, 1994) 130 min · 4K Restoration · Chinese & English subtitles Starring GONG Li, with ZHANG Yimou as executive producer, this visually rich biographical drama tells the extraordinary story of PAN Yuliang, a pioneering Chinese painter who challenged social conventions to pursue her artistic ambitions. Moving between China and France, the film examines the relationship between art, independence, and female emancipation. Tickets: https://babylonberlin.eu/film/10691-huang-shuqin-a-soul-haunted-by-painting Event Information Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026 Venue: BABYLON Berlin, Kino 2, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 30, 10178 Berlin Admission: €9 per film Language: Chinese original versions with Chinese and English subtitles Free commemorative fridge magnets and pins will be available at the venue while supplies last. Organisers & Partners Under the guidance of Shanghai Film Group Corporation. Jointly organised by Shanghai Film Museum, Shanghai Film Archive and Shanghai International Culture Association. Co-organised by XCinema, with local support from PathIn e.V.