As a seasoned cinephile with a penchant for unconventional narratives and cross-cultural explorations, I find the upcoming project “Where the Mountain Women Sing” by director Zhang Juefang to be an intriguing proposition. Having traversed the cinematic landscapes of various cultures, I can attest that this film’s unique blend of feminist thriller, mysticism, and modernity is a rare gem in today’s film industry.
In the film “Where the Mountain Women Sing,” directed by Zhang Juefang, we find a unique blend of feminine empowerment and Mongolian spirituality. This genre-crossing production is making its way to the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market with 60% of its $800,000 budget already secured. This project is associated with TIFFCOM, which is a content market tied to the Tokyo International Film Festival.
The movie focuses on Stephanie, a documentary filmmaker, who stumbles upon an isolated Mongolian village ruled by female shamans. At first, she’s intrigued by this seemingly perfect matriarchal society, but as she digs deeper, she uncovers unsettling customs like enforced childbearing and prohibited love relationships. This revelation stirs a moral dilemma within her, forcing her to reconsider her beliefs about power and faith.
In a conversation with EbMaster, Zhang reveals that ‘Where the Mountain Women Sing’ has deeply personal origins. He shares his childhood immersed in the folklore and shamanic customs of northern China, which sparked his fascination with the juxtaposition between the mystical and mundane, the timeless and contemporary.
Zhang portrays the project as a suspenseful tale with feminist undertones, revealing how tradition can serve as both empowerment and restriction. “Though the village might seem like a paradise where women wield authority,” she clarifies, “it’s also a realm where they remain shackled by unseen constraints – the rules of the Mountain Deity, societal expectations, and age-old customs that dictate their destiny.
Experienced Taiwanese producer Patrick Mao Huang has joined the team, drawn in by the project’s “unusual combination of mysticism and modernity.” He finds the remote Mongolian location and cyberpunk style visually groundbreaking and promising for film festivals. Huang believes that the director’s demonstration of executing such an ambitious vision with her proof-of-concept short has already been impressive.
The team responsible for the project, comprising When Pigs Fly Films, Huang’s Flash Forward Entertainment, and 70 Steps, intends to commence filming during the winter season of 2025. At present, they are actively searching for additional co-producers, investors, distributors, and an international sales firm to collaborate with on this venture.
In essence, ‘Where the Mountain Women Sing’ should be a profoundly moving and introspective film that strikes a chord with viewers on various dimensions. This isn’t solely a story of one woman’s odyssey; it encapsulates the shared battle of women against systems that try to confine and restrict them, according to Zhang. To enhance this narrative, I plan to combine the breathtaking vistas of Mongolia with an enigmatic, ethereal ambiance, resulting in a visually striking film that conveys a potent message about self-empowerment, identity exploration, and cultural conservation.
As a cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that I am part of the team behind two intriguing projects. Firstly, I am involved in the development of “When Pigs Fly,” a joint U.S.-Taiwan production that promises to be a darkly comedic exposé on the underbelly of Hollywood, shedding light on the industry’s deceptive practices.
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2024-10-31 11:16