Overview of articles
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The Only Sons
Beautiful landscapes are an ironic backdrop to this boldly outspoken, surprising and often visually stunning story of religious oppression, petty-commPublished on: -
On the Mountain
Time flies and snow falls to the ground. On the Chinese mountain, they pick tea. This beautifully shot peasant drama is atmospheric and documentary, bPublished on: -
Green Tea
Elegant and confusing film by Zhang Yuan (East Palace, West Palace) about a man who becomes intrigued by a young and pretty unworldly student, who…Published on: -
Drifters
A loafer returns to his Chinese birthplace after being thrown out of the USA. That gives him some status, but doesn’t help dispel the disillusionment.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: -
James Benning – Circling the Image
Portrait of the famous experimental film maker James Benning in the style of Benning. Meticulous, patient and sensitive. The art of landscape film makPublished on: -
All Tomorrow’s Parties
Lo-tech sci-fi from Hong Kong’s indie maverick Yu Lik-Wai. A Taliban-like sect rules Asia until its collapse leaves a huge void in the lives of…Published on: -
Goodbye
Modest sketch of a young woman who, consumed by her work, pauses to think about the death of pop idol Leslie Cheung.Published on: -
The Missing
Minimalist parable about loneliness, alienation and emotional traumas is the début by the regular actor in Tsai Ming-liang’s films and also shares witPublished on: -
In the Wild Mountains
Two mismatched farming couples experience both sexual and social change in 1980s China. Husband-swapping and entrepreneurial zeal fuse in this superblPublished on: