SUPER, GIRLS! follows ten female teenagers on their quest to become instant superstars on China's biggest television show.
Interesting, unseen look at youth culture in China
by Jonathan Papish
"Super, Girls!" presents a portrait of female youth culture in contemporary Chinese society rarely seen by the West. The film follows several contestants for the Super Girls singing competition, an American Idol-style solely for girls. Director Jian Yi tracks young women from every walk of life and allows their stories to illustrate dreams, struggles, and growing social problems in fast-changing China.
youth and popular culture
by Yuqian
Super, Girls! is one of the few exceptional independent Chinese films that focuses on mainstream popular and youth culture in China. The TV program “Super Girl”, a Chinese version of “American Idol”, became increasingly popular among Chinese youth in the past five years and led thousands of young girls to pursue their dreams of becoming celebrities. This documentary provides an insightful look at this new cultural phenomenon in China and reflects the changing attitudes on aesthetic taste, gender orientation, sexuality, and value systems among the new generation.
by danewiedmann
