Overview of articles
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Lake August
To forget the death of his father and a broken relationship, a young man roams through a far corner of China. He comes to a…Published on: -
The Widowed Witch
Is there any hope in Erhao’s unfortunate life following the death of her thirdhusband, when fellow villagers in rural China accuse her of having supernatural…Published on: -
Black Blood
Not everything is progress in China. Less and less rain means that the inhabitants of Inner Mongolia have to do everything to survive. For instance,…Published on: -
Poor Folk
A gangster film that doesn’t look or feel like one, but like life itself. At least, life in the lawless border area between Myanmar (Burma)…Published 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 slavery, opium pushers and youth gangs in an…Published on: -
Serfs
Bonded labourers battle oppressive feudal overlords with the help of Mao’s benevolent soldiers, in this propaganda film.Published on: -
La gran historia de la filosofía occidental
The remarkable history of Western philosophy, as you’ve never seen or heard it.Published on: -
Dead Talents Society
Shy ghost discovers the art of scaring – and her self-worth – in this horror comedy.Published on: -
1 Girl Infinite
A colour-drenched portrait of girlhood, obsession and frustrated desire in Changsha, China.Published on: -
Tears in Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian capital plays a key role in this portrait of lovelorn youth.Published on: