Butterfly: The European Myth of the Oriental Woman


60m 1993

Brief Synopsis

A documentary examining the portrayal of East Asian women in the arts as compared with real life. Includes filmed sequences from the English National Opera's production of "Madam Butterfly," plus extracts from "M Butterfly" and "Miss Saigon."

Film Details

Also Known As
A&E Stage (03/09/93)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1993
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing)

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A documentary examining the portrayal of East Asian women in the arts as compared with real life. Includes filmed sequences from the English National Opera's production of "Madam Butterfly," plus extracts from "M Butterfly" and "Miss Saigon."

Film Details

Also Known As
A&E Stage (03/09/93)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1993
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing)

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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