“The True Story of Ah Q”

Based on Lu Xun’s famous story, The True Story of Ah Q was filmed in China in 1981. Jing-heng Ma’s Learning Guide turns this film into a powerful tool for teaching advanced students. It is designed to help students expand their vocabulary and improve their mastery of grammar. Equally important, The True Story of Ah Q introduces students both to an important period in Chinese history and to the work of an influential but difficult Chinese writer.