What is Ju Dou?
Ju Dou is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Release date
- Apr 21, 1990
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Ju Dou is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A forbidden romance unfolds as an abused wife and her lover conceal a shocking secret.”
- features vivid technicolor cinematography
- explores a high-stakes forbidden affair
- features themes of torture and abuse
Watch it if you enjoy intense historical dramas about forbidden passion and concealed secrets.
The film contains mature dramatic themes including the torture of a childless wife and an illicit affair.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 1990.
What genre is the film categorized as?
The film is categorized as a drama.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Fengliang Yang and Yimou Zhang.
What notable film process was used in production?
The film was produced using the vivid Technicolor process.
What historic nomination did the film receive?
It became the first Chinese film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.