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Disney’s Mulan tells women to know their place – The Conversation AU
The story of Mulan has been told and retold for 1,600 years. This latest version is more conservative, when it comes to a woman’s place, than one told in the 17th century.
Disneys live-action adaptation of Mulan was released last week amid much controversy. Accusations of Disney bowing to the Chinese Communist Party emerged when the trailer was released.
Many were outraged to learn the movie was partially filmed in Xinjiang, where at least one million Uighurs have been forced into internment camps. They also objected to actress Liu Yifeis reported support of the Hong Kong police during the 2019 protests.
Criticisms of the movie include its historical and geogr…
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