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Raise the Red Lantern is a 1991 Chinese-language period drama film directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Gong Li. It is an adaptation by Ni Zhen [ zh] of the 1990 novella Raise the Red Lantern (originally Wives and Concubines) by Su Tong. The film was later adapted into an acclaimed ballet of the same title by the National Ballet of China, also ...
Dec 18, 1991 · A young bride faces the harsh reality of being a concubine in a wealthy household in 1920s China. The film explores the themes of oppression, betrayal and tragedy with stunning cinematography and symbolism.
- (35K)
- Drama, Romance
- Yimou Zhang
- 1991-12-18
May 4, 2023 · 1M views 11 months ago. Fans of Zhang Yimou epic and sad love stories like Ju Dou cannot miss this fascinating romance drama movie, starring a gorgeous Gong Li. China in the 1920's. After her ...
- 125 min
- 1M
- FFF Películas Plus
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A period drama about a young woman who becomes the third concubine of a wealthy master and faces jealousy and betrayal from his other wives. The film is praised for its visual beauty, emotional depth and Gong Li's performance.
- (29)
- Yimou Zhang
- PG
- Gong Li
Apr 27, 2003 · A 1991 film by Zhang Yimou about a young woman who becomes a concubine in a wealthy family and faces jealousy and oppression. Roger Ebert praises the film's visual beauty, the female characters and the critique of patriarchal society.
A film about a young woman who marries into a wealthy family and becomes one of the four concubines competing for the master's attention. She faces betrayal, jealousy, and madness in a patriarchal society where women are treated as objects.
Mar 27, 1992 · A Chinese film about the life of a young concubine in a wealthy household, directed by Zhang Yimou. Roger Ebert praises the film's visual beauty, melodrama and social critique, and compares it to his previous works.
