Tuesday, October 20
Rounding up this week’s jawns
Tuesday, Oct 20 · 5:30pm
For centuries in China, the once-secret written language of Nüshu was calligraphed on folded fans and handkerchiefs as hidden letters so women could share stori
For centuries in China, the once-secret written language of Nüshu was calligraphed on folded fans and handkerchiefs as hidden letters so women could share stories and express solidarity in a repressive era when many women were denied literacy. Confronting patriarchy, two modern women find solace in Nüshu, rediscovering connections between traditional Chinese womanhood and contemporary feminism. Hidden Letters by Violet Du Feng. Genre: Documentary. Release date: 2022. Language: Mandarin Chinese (English Subtitles). Running time: 86 minutes.
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