The Fall of Womenland (2013)
The Fall of Womenland is a fascinating documentary on the unique sexual culture of the Mosuo people — a small minority situated in the southwest of China — and one of the last remaining matriarchal societies in the world. Without a formal marriage contract, the Mosuo traditionally build relationships based on free love and sexual satisfaction (‘walking marriages'). But can the sexual liberty and power of the Mosuo women survive as modern Chinese society slowly encroaches their ancestral land? The film explores the present reality for the Mosuo people as well as the dangers that threaten their inherited way of life.
Director: Xiaodan He
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: February 8, 2013
Original Language: en
Keywords
sexuality, anthropology, sociology, matriarchy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fall of Womenland about?
- The Fall of Womenland is a fascinating documentary on the unique sexual culture of the Mosuo people — a small minority situated in the southwest of China — and one of the last remaining matriarchal societies in the world. Without a formal marriage contract, the Mosuo traditionally build relationships based on free love and sexual satisfaction (‘walking marriages'). But can the sexual liberty and power of the Mosuo women survive as modern Chinese society slowly encroaches their ancestral land? The film explores the present reality for the Mosuo people as well as the dangers that threaten their inherited way of life.
- Who directed The Fall of Womenland?
- The Fall of Womenland was directed by Xiaodan He.
- How long is The Fall of Womenland?
- The Fall of Womenland has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is The Fall of Womenland?
- The Fall of Womenland is a Documentary film.