Love Bound [Chinese speaking with English subtitle]
LGBTQ+ activist Qiuyan Chen became an unexpected celebrity due to her courageous legal battle against homophobic university textbooks in the 2010s. However, this newfound fame came at a price: she was outed by her tutor, subjected to conversion therapy by her parents, and monitored by the Chinese government. To escape these pressures, Qiuyan left for the UK, where she met her partner Bling – but her struggles were far from over.
Interweaving reflections on Qiuyan’s sexuality and relationships, Shanshan Chen’s documentary examines this inspiring activist’s commitment to building a close-knit community designed to support queer East Asian people in the UK – a solo endeavour that evolves into a movement with a growing support base.
Love Bound is a compelling story about love, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for a better world.
Director bio
Shanshan Chen is a London-based documentary filmmaker originally from China. With over a decade of experience covering under-reported global stories, she explores diverse narratives with a keen focus on social issues, dedicating herself to in-depth storytelling that sparks conversations and drives change.
The documentary will be followed by in person Q&A with the protagonist Qiuyan Chen, and other Chinese LGBTQ+ Activists.
Time: 2h in total (80min documentary, 10min break, 30min Q&A)
Event Language: English
