Fu Guo

A documentary about the self-exploration of a Chinese gay international student studying in the UK. Touching on the issues of intersectional identities and the disconnection to the mainstream LGBT community due to culturally specific reasons.

  • Zhitong Li
    Director
  • Chloe Witney
    Director
  • Zhitong Li
    Producer
  • Chloe Witney
    Producer
  • Zhitong
    Key Cast
  • Alex
    Key Cast
  • Charles
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    腐国
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student, Web / New Media, Other
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    100 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English, Mandarin Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University College London
  • Who's On It at South London Gallery
    London
    United Kingdom
    March 18, 2023
Director Biography - Zhitong Li, Chloe Witney

Zhitong Li is a Beijing-born multidisciplinary artist and researcher, currently studying anthropology at UCL. Drawing from his anthropological background and personal experiences, Zhitong's work delves into themes including intersectional identities, queer perspectives, power dynamics, diasopora, multisensory experiences, and nature-culture dualism. His creative portfolio spans non-fiction filmmaking, photography, and writing, reflecting a diverse and insightful exploration of the human experience.

Chloe Witney is a student at UCL studying arts and sciences.

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Director Statement

We are happy to present our film Fu Guo. It is a self-exploratory film regarding of the intersectional identities of being a Chinese diaspora in the UK (allegedly the gay nation in China) and a gay man, and the struggles and confusion it brings.