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Reflect
Intimate recordings in the personal surroundings of the maker. By re-ordering individual shots, hidden meanings emerge.Published on: -
When Love Comes
There are good reasons why women are the boss in this warmly observed film, widely regarded as his best, by Chang Tso-chi (in the Tiger…Published on: -
Return to Burma
At the moment, Myanmar (Burma) seems to be opening up slightly. Just before it did so, the young filmmaker Midi Z returned to his country…Published on: -
Reign of Assassins
A return to old-style wuxia as seen revived in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Su’s ambition to create an original masterpiece is clear in the film’sPublished on: -
Legend of the Mountain
A scholar travels afar to copy scriptures, only to be possessed by evil spirits. Legend of the Mountain saw King Hu do away with the…Published on: -
The Police Game
A young filmmaker satirises the movies he loves, making a mockery of sex and violence. But things stay fun and pleasant. An ingenious film.Published on: -
End Transmission
Strange, alien messages sent to humanity are accompanied by ominous images. A final warning!Published on: -
Dragon Gate Inn
The epitome of a 1960s wuxia and a must-see by King Hu. Mostly taking place at one location – the inn – the scenes are…Published on: -
Pinoy Sunday
It could have been a film about Pakistanis in England, but it’s a film about Filipinos in Taiwan. A serious film about immigrants in which…Published on: -
Dong
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