Films
There are many documentaries made about the Mosuo, in English and Mandarin, and there has even been a film festival dedicated to some of them. Most films perpetuate the myth that women run the society, some even claiming that men have no say in political or household matters and do not work.
- "Without Fathers or Husbands" (1995, 26 min., Royal Anthropological Institute). Made by Chinese born, French educated anthropologist Cai Hua. It does not make claims about matriarchy.
- “A World without Fathers and Husbands.” Eric Blavier (2000, 52 min.)
- “The Ladies of the Lake: A Matriarchal Society" (20 min.)
- Mosso, the Land of Free Love: The Last Matriarchy (2006, 50 min.)
- Mosso, the Land of Free Love: Walking Marriage (2006, 50 min.)
- Kingdom of Women: The Matriarchal Mosuo of China (2007, 54 min.)
- "Frontline World: stories from a small planet" (June 27, 2006, 9 min)
- Mosuo Song Journey, by Diedie Weng and Carol Bliss (2007, 37 minutes)
- Kingdom of Women - A Reflection of a Matriarchal Society on Lugu Lake (58 minutes)
- "Taboo: Sex", National Geographic Channel (2008)
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