The Concessionary City of Shanghai and the Princess Iron Fan: A Reconsideration of the Interpretation of the Princess Iron Fan

Abstract

Chinese animation in the 20th century was heavily influenced by the environment of the time. In particular, the first Asian feature-length animation Princess Iron Fan, produced during the special wartime period (1937–1945), is thought to have reflected the multi-layered social structure and complex political situation of the time. This article re-examines the meaning behind Princess Iron Fan while capturing the special environment of the concession city of Shanghai.