I Am Not Madame Bovary

In this Chinese satirical comedy-drama, a woman embarks on a decade-long quest for justice after being wronged by her ex-husband and the legal system. The film, directed by Xiaogang Feng, features a unique circular aspect ratio that symbolizes the protagonist’s entrapment in bureaucratic red tape. Starring Fan Bingbing, the movie explores themes of perseverance and societal critique. It won the Best Film award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.