Mama
Originally released in 1990. Mama is a drama film. directed by Zhang Yuan. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yan Qin, Huang Haibo, and Shaquan Pan
Synopsis
Often cited as China’s first independent feature film, this low-budget drama, filmed largely in the director’s Beijing apartment, depicts the life of a single mother (a topic considered taboo at the time) caring for her mentally challenged son. Shot with a documentary aesthetic that includes interviews with families of mentally challenged persons, the film helped kick-start the Sixth Generation of filmmakers (including Wang Xiaoshuai and Jia Zhangke) and their ethos of employing documentary realism to depict the true conditions of contemporary China.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Xi'an Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mama about?
Often cited as China’s first independent feature film, this low-budget drama, filmed largely in the director’s Beijing apartment, depicts the life of a single mother (a topic considered taboo a...
Who directed Mama?
Mama was directed by Zhang Yuan.
How long is Mama?
Mama has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Mama released?
Mama was released on May 1, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mama?
The main cast of Mama includes Yan Qin, Huang Haibo, Shaquan Pan, Yu Shaokang, Yang Xiaodan.