Question 1

Why is The Arch notable for its international production?

Accepted Answer

Funded with American money, shot in Hong Kong and Taiwan, with post-production work done in the US.

Question 2

Who shot part of The Arch and what is their notable connection?

Accepted Answer

Shot in part by Subrata Mitra, Satyajit Ray's longtime cinematographer.

Question 3

Which film festivals featured The Arch?

Accepted Answer

The Arch was featured at Locarno International Film Festival (1969), Golden Horse Film Festival (1971), Cannes Film Festival (2025), New York Film Festival (2025), and Toronto International Film Festival (2025).

Question 4

What is the central conflict in The Arch?

Accepted Answer

A widow upholds feudal virtue by suppressing her love for a cavalry captain in favor of her daughter.

Question 5

Who plays the characters Madame Tung and Captain Yang?

Accepted Answer

Lisa Lu plays Madame Tung, and Roy Chiao plays Captain Yang.

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