Vintage Original B&W Photo, Shunkai Yan in “A Q zheng zhuan” by Fan Cen in 1981

The protagonist of the tale is Ah Q, who consolates himself after every setback by invoking his notion of the spirit of victory. When he encounters someone with a greater social standing than himself, he releases the anguish those individuals inflict by using his victorious attitude and self-deprecation. But when he confronts someone with a similar or lower social standing than himself, he shows his “strength” by committing violence against them, which demonstrates his tendency to intimidate the weak and fear the strong (欺软〕硬).

• Size: 145mmx120mm
• Year: 1981
• Movie: A Q zheng zhuan
• Actor: Shunkai Yan

This photography is in good condition despite some signs of age and use. Light scratches, slight fading, and minor corner wear are mentioned as typical imperfections. Fingerprint marks are indeed a common issue with photographs, especially those that have been handled frequently.