Hidden Letters
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Language | Mandarin |
Hidden Letters is a 2022
The film premiered on 6 June 2022 at the Tribeca Festival. It received critical acclaim for its exploration of the resonances between the historical and modern role of women in Chinese society, although a few critics wished for additional historical background. It was shortlisted for the 95th Academy Awards in the documentary category.
Synopsis
The film depicts the personal lives of two Millennial Chinese women who study
Production
The film was directed by Violet Du Feng and co-directed by Zhao Qing. It was produced in China, the United States, Norway, and Germany.[3]
Release
The film premiered on 6 June 2022 at the Tribeca Festival.[4] It was shown on the PBS series Independent Lens in March 2023.[5] It is being reviewed for the Chinese market.[6]
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 91% of 22 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.2/10.[7]
Dennis Harvey, writing for
Devika Girish gave the film a negative review in The New York Times, writing that its "attempts to connect the past and the present feel too glib, lacking the force of historical detail."[4]
Hidden Letters was shortlisted for the 95th Academy Awards in the documentary category.[9]
References
- ^ Deadline. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b Hoad, Phil (30 November 2022). "Hidden Letters review – Chinese art of secret writing as refuge of female solidarity". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ a b Harvey, Dennis (30 December 2022). "'Hidden Letters' Review: Speaking Out When Speech Is Forbidden". Variety. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ a b Girish, Devika (8 December 2022). "'Hidden Letters' Review: Sororal Secrets". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (13 December 2022). "Independent Lens Unveils Winter Slate with Titles About Reparations, Fentanyl Crisis". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ a b Aufderheide, Patricia (9 July 2022). "Tribeca 2022: Cheerful, Creative Cacophony". Documentary.org. International Documentary Association. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Hidden Letters". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Smallwood, Mazzy Oliver (28 June 2022). "AAAFF 2022 Review: Hidden Letters". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (5 January 2023). "Oscars: Tales of Artistry, Environmental Activism and Political Struggle Lead the Documentary Feature Race". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
