M+ Talks | Lars Nittve Keynote Lecture Series: Joan Chen in Conversation with Maggie Lee

This conversation is inspired by Chen’s role in The Last Emperor (1987), whose costumes are featured in the Special Exhibition Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China. The co-production involved teams from multiple countries, integrating different cultural perspectives and presenting a macro-narrative of the modern history of China.
Chen will be in conversation with renowned film critic Maggie Lee, sharing her insights on the success of The Last Emperor and her diverse roles in the film industry, from her first acting roles to producing and directing. Chen is uniquely poised to share how the cultural landscape influences the way Asian actors and directors convey a narrative. Are one’s self-perception and cultural identity affected? What does it mean to be an East Asian actor today?
The M+ Lars Nittve Keynote Lecture Series invites renowned artists and scholars to share insights on broader cultural ideas and topics.
Talk Details:
Date: 24, February, 2024
Venue: Grand Stair, M+
Presenting Supporter:
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Hong Kong
Traditional Chinese and English closed captions are available in the player.
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