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VHS : The Story Of Qiu Ju [1992]
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 Rating: - Enthralling, Enthralling, EnthrallingThis film opens up modern-day China to a Western audience with the charm and subtlety rarely found in Hollywood filmmaking. At times, the mixture of real-world footage and acting make for what feels like a fly-on-the-wall documentary. It's hard to believe that this isn't really happening. But, of course, it is, in a way. If you think that don't understand China and the Chinese, watch this film. This is a film about people, and whilst very Chinese in its focus on the retention of 'face' and dignity, ... Read More Rating: - Be careful or you may get what you wish for.This is a classic tale of "be careful or you may get what you wish for". It is the most contemporary of Zhang Yimou's films and, as the central character, Qiu Ju takes her grievance higher and higher through the echelons of Chinese bureaucracy, we see the contrast between the languid, medieval, rural areas and the modern cities with all their hustle and bustle. Qiu Ju is a peasant woman, played by the ubiquitous Gong Li. What she wants is an apology from the village chief for beating up her husband. ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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