Question 1

Why did Bud Spencer initially want to use his real name for this film?

Accepted Answer

Bud Spencer asked to be credited as Carlo Pedersoli due to the film's more serious tone compared to his usual roles, but reconsidered after being told his presence would boost box office.

Question 2

Which literary work shares the same inspiration as this film?

Accepted Answer

The plot is loosely based on a real story that also inspired Jorge Luis Borges' tale 'La Viuda Ching, Pirata', whose Italian translation ends with the film's title phrase.

Question 3

At which film festivals was 'Singing Behind Screens' featured?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Locarno International Film Festival, both in 2004.

Question 4

What is the setting of the film's narrative?

Accepted Answer

A young man enters a brothel and witnesses a staged narration of a Chinese folk tale about a female pirate.

Question 5

Who plays the character Vedova Ching in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jun Ichikawa plays the character Vedova Ching.

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