I Am Not Madame Bovary (2016)
“I Am Not Madame Bovary” (2016) is a Chinese drama film directed by Feng Xiaogang, based on the novel “I Am Not Madame Bovary” by Liu Zhenyun. The film follows Li Xuelian, a woman who is falsely accused of an affair and fights against the corrupt bureaucracy for justice. Initially dismissed, her case gains traction over the years as she relentlessly seeks a resolution to clear her name. Set against the backdrop of a bureaucratic system in China, the film explores themes of justice, power, and societal oppression, showcasing a complex portrait of a woman’s struggle for truth.
