The two sides of a legend

While she may be renowned for her compelling performances on the silver screen, the dramatic life of Shanghai actress Qin Yi has proved to be just as captivating

"I made a mistake, again," said Qin Yi, during her opening remarks at a cultural salon dedicated to her, one day before International Women's Day.

The 95-year-old actress, who has been dubbed one of the four greatest actresses in China, said that the short pause during her recital of a monologue by Mother Lu from the tragedy play Thunderstorm was not an intentional one, but rather a result of her empathy for the fictional character.