The Red Detachment of Women

The Red Detachment of Women (1971)

September 16th, 19711h 45min

Drama, War
53%

Overview

A filmed 1970 performance of the China Central Ballet Troupe. Adapted from the film of the same title, The Red Detachment of Women was first staged in Beijing in 1964 and was one of the Eight Model Operas which dominated the national stage during the Cultural Revolution.


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