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“Center Stage” is set during China’s silent movie era and revolves around the life of the legendary life of a gifted actress, Ruan Ling-yu. With her sensitive portrayal, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk took her story abroad and won the best actress award at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival. Directed by Stanley Kwan (Rouge), this 4K remaster has been approved by Kwan. LIMITED EDITION FEATURES: SLIPCASE FEATURING NEW ARTWORK BY MARK BELL ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET FEATURING NOTES BY DAVID WEST SPECIAL FEATURES: New 4K digital restoration, approved by director Stanley Kwan, with uncompressed Cantonese monaural soundtrack Alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation in original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio Newly translated optional English subtitles Interview with Director Stanley Kwan Archive Interview with Stanley Kwan Archive Interview with Paul Fonoroff Trailer Stills Gallery Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from Mark Bell & original Hong Kong poster artwork TECHNICAL SPECS: Region: B Picture: 1.85:1 AR Audio: LPCM Mono & DTS 5.1 Language: Cantonese Subtitles: English Runtime: 155 Mins Approx
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Center Stage (1991)
155 min
Based on the tragic true story of China's first prima donna of the silver screen, Ruan Lingyu, chronicling her rise to fame as a movie actress in Shanghai during the 1930s.