'Farewell My Concubine: The Original' Re-releases on April 1! 33rd Anniversary Poster Revealed!

Once again, the century's masterpiece 〈Farewell My Concubine: The Original〉 is set to hit theaters on April 1, and the main poster has been unveiled. 〈Farewell My Concubine: The Original〉 is a film that sings the love and jealousy of two men who adored Peking opera, along with the beauty of the art form.

Directed by Chen Kaige and starring Leslie Cheung, the film 〈Farewell My Concubine: The Original〉 is the first film from the Chinese-speaking world to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Following the Palme d'Or, it swept international film festivals, winning the Best Foreign Language Film at the 51st Golden Globe Awards and the Best Foreign Film at the 15th Blue Dragon Film Awards, earning recognition for its artistic merit. The friendship and love between 'Shitou' (Zhang Fengyi) and 'Duzhi' (Leslie Cheung), who met at a Peking opera school, are captured in 〈Farewell My Concubine: The Original〉, which is regarded as one of the most beloved masterpieces among fans in Leslie Cheung's filmography, beautifully portraying the tumultuous life of 'Duzhi' intertwined with history and time through stunning mise-en-scène. As an iconic figure in Asia, the late Leslie Cheung's representative work, 〈Farewell My Concubine: The Original〉, has been re-released multiple times with the support of countless fans who still miss him and moviegoers who love cinema, and this re-release is expected to be a special time to reflect on the longing for him as we approach April, the month he left us.

The 33rd-anniversary poster, released alongside the confirmation of the re-release, captures a moment of 'Cheng Die' (Leslie Cheung) that feels like viewing a piece of art, showcasing his glamorous yet lonely moments. The ornate costume adorned with exquisite embroidery and the delicate makeup evoke memories of his childhood as 'Duzhi', transitioning into the era's greatest Peking opera actor who captivated audiences. The poster, capturing Leslie Cheung's most beautiful moments, is visually stunning and captivating. With such an irresistible poster, 〈Farewell My Concubine: The Original〉 will return to audiences in 2026, marking its 33rd anniversary, inviting viewers once again into a dazzling afterglow.