Once Upon a Time in China – Agnes Varda
Agnes Varda photography – China
In 1957, the People’s Republic of China was not yet recognized by the United Nations, and was closed to most foreigners.
I felt very honored to be part of the French group invited to bring their experiences from different backgrounds to the young People’s Republic. I was determined to do the best job possible as a photographer. There was so much to discover—everything.
Photo by 
Agnes Varda
Cantonese Opera in pictures (guardian) 
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Peking Opera Blues directed by Tsui Hark – Full film.. (you can watch on youtube..)
The movie combines comedy, Hong Kong action, and serious drama with scenes involving Peking Opera. Director Tsui Hark described the film as a satire on the “Chinese ignorance of democracy.” [1] The film was nominated for six awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards including Best Actress.
Tsui Hark Hong Kong filmmaker/producer. was born on Feb 15.
Born in Vietnam, moved to Hong Kong at the age of fourteen. Studied film at the University of Texas at Austin.