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The Assassin
Hundreds of martial art films have been made in the wuxia genre over the years, but the Taiwanese master of the modern Chinese outlook on…Published on: -
Of Shadows
The changes in China affect everyone. Hypnotically, yet also modestly, Of Shadows shows the creative world of shadow theatre and players whose way ofPublished on: -
Nothing Stranger
Ling’s childhood friend Mei has died. Together with Mei’s sister, Ling visits the place Mei died – that lies in an imposing landscape – for…Published on: -
Metropolitan Triangle Garden
At Metropolitan Triangle Garden’s digital museum, classical sculptures and contemporary digital waste are of equal value and in constant dialogue.Published on: -
Where Are You Going
Like any futuristic megacity, Hong Kong is certainly a dream place but does not it steal our dreams and identities? Making a spectacular trip throughPublished on: -
Mountains May Depart
1999, 2014 and 2025 provide the historic and futuristic backdrops for Jia Zhangke’s ambitious take on the open wound of feelings that hardly matter anPublished on: -
A Corner of Heaven
With elegant camera movements in apt black-and-white, cameraman/writer/director Zhang enchants the viewer: a gripping phantasmagoria of modern slaveryPublished on: -
Poet on a Business Trip
In all its simplicity, a completely unique film, shot more than 10 years ago and only now edited. A poet sets off on a ‘business…Published on: -
Erdos Rider
Three stories and about love, fate, misunderstanding, desire and birthplace linked together by ingenious details. From the plains of in Mongolia to aPublished on: -
The Golden Era
Many great filmmakers come from Hong Kong, and Ann Hui is most certainly one of them. That’s why people entrusted this grand historic production to…Published on: