Super, Girls!
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Super, Girls! directed by Jian Yi
, is a 2007 independent Chinese documentary that follows 10 female teenagers on their quest to become instant superstars on China’s biggest television show. The Chinese equivalent of American Idol
, the "Super Girls Singing Contest" spawned an unprecedented pop culture phenomenon. Drawing over 400 million viewers, the show’s runaway popularity spurred the Chinese government
to cancel it after only three seasons (though it is now revived). The film provides unparalleled, intimate access into the contestants’ lives over several months. Through candid interviews and footage of nail-biting auditions and competitions, Super, Girls! offers a fascinating look inside what the Chinese media have dubbed “the Lost Generation” and their startling takes on sexuality and success in the new China
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Jian Yi
Jian Yi is a Chinese independent filmmaker, visual artist, and writer.-Biography:He received an MA in International Peace Studies from University of Notre Dame in 1998 and an MA in International Journalism from Beijing Broadcasting Institute in 1999...
, is a 2007 independent Chinese documentary that follows 10 female teenagers on their quest to become instant superstars on China’s biggest television show. The Chinese equivalent of American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
, the "Super Girls Singing Contest" spawned an unprecedented pop culture phenomenon. Drawing over 400 million viewers, the show’s runaway popularity spurred the Chinese government
Government of the People's Republic of China
All power within the government of the People's Republic of China is divided among three bodies: the People's Republic of China, State Council, and the People's Liberation Army . This article is concerned with the formal structure of the state, its departments and their responsibilities...
to cancel it after only three seasons (though it is now revived). The film provides unparalleled, intimate access into the contestants’ lives over several months. Through candid interviews and footage of nail-biting auditions and competitions, Super, Girls! offers a fascinating look inside what the Chinese media have dubbed “the Lost Generation” and their startling takes on sexuality and success in the new China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
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Awards
- Official Selection - Cambridge Film FestivalCambridge Film FestivalThe Cambridge Film Festival is one of the biggest film festivals in the UK. The festival historically took place during early July, but now takes place annually during September in Cambridge....
- Official Selection - Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film FestivalMinneapolis-St. Paul International Film FestivalThe Minneapolis–St. Paul International Film Festival is a springtime film festival in the U.S. state of Minnesota that has been held since the early 1980s. Known as the largest film event in the Upper Midwest, the festival invites numerous films from all corners of the globe, and attracts a large...
- Documentary Fortnight, Museum of Modern Art, New York, March 2009
- Brooklyn Academy of Art, New York, April 2009