Center Stage with English, French, Italian and Russian subtitles
is a 1991 Hong Kong biographical drama film directed by Stanley Kwan.
Follows the life of Ruan Lingyu, one of China’s most celebrated silent film stars of the 1930s. The film captures her rapid rise to fame in the bustling Shanghai film industry, alongside the intense pressures that came with stardom. Through her roles, Ruan became a symbol of modern Chinese womanhood, but behind the glamour, she faced personal struggles, tabloid scandals, and societal scrutiny. Her journey, marked by both professional triumphs and personal turmoil, ultimately leads to her tragic and untimely death, shedding light on the dark side of fame in early Chinese cinema.
