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11 Flowers
Wang Xiaoshuai was one of the first independent Chinese filmmakers to come to Rotterdam. His 11 Flowers is an enchanting paradox. Wang’s most autobiogPublished on: -
The Unfinished History of Life
The filmmaker spent years in a Chinese village to record daily life’s every detail. He drank many a glass with the villagers and observed them…Published on: -
Executioners from Shaolin
Evil Bai Mei has burnt down the Shaoling Temple. Hong Xiguan fiercly vows vengeance, but first must wed Yongchun, a martial equal, who uses her…Published on: -
Tape
With disturbing honesty, performance dancer Li Ning turned his life in China into a work of art. Using a range of cinematographic means for five…Published on: -
Killing the Chickens to Scare the Monkeys
Meticulous reconstruction of an everyday event in China that culminates in a public execution.Published on: -
Fortune Teller
Unpolished jewel from China’s blossoming documentary scene: not far from Beijing lives old Li, a dwarf-like charismatic soothsayer, who is married toPublished on: -
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Three tasty shorts. The lunch is from a female Tiger winner, but the breakfast and dinner are also top-notch. However, there is an aftertaste, becausePublished on: -
Water Hands
‘Water hands’ is the literal Chinese word for ‘sailor’. The sailor himself remains off-screen in this film, just like the woman who is waiting for…Published on: -
Ordos 100
Ai Weiwei has become renowned for his political activities and famous as the inventor of the Bird’s Nest stadium in Peking. Working with those same…Published on: -
Apuda
With a painter’s eye, the filmmaker portrays a poor, simple man caring for his sick father. Bitter beauty. An exquisite impression of two men who…Published on: