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Far from China: Directed by C.S. Leigh. With Aurélia Thiérrée, Lambert Wilson, Antoine Chappey, Steven Mackintosh.
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- Drama
- C.S. Leigh
- 2001-06-21
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Nov 18, 2001 · Overview. A young female writer whose father was a militant activist struggles to come to terms with this cumbersome legacy. C.S. Leigh. Director, Writer.
- 16 Blind Massage
- 15 Election
- 14 in The Mood For Love
- 13 Kung Fu Hustle
- 12 Kaili Blues
- 11 Night and Fog
- 10 Spring Fever
- 9 The Grandmaster
- 8 Still Life
- 7 The Assassin
Blind Massageis frequently cited as one of Lou Ye's best works. It is a drama that centers on the blind staff members of a massage parlor in Nanjing. With a clear and straightforward plot, this Chinese film is exceptional in its richness and coherence. Related: Best Chinese Movies of the 2010s, Ranked
Election is essentially a narrative about two gang bosses competing for control of Hong Kong's Triad society, as its title suggests. The film portrays Hong Kong's moment of change rather than being a conventional crime film. Leung Ka-Fai, Suet Lam, and Louis Koo are the stars of Election.
Most people agree that In the Mood for Love is a timeless piece of art. It tells the narrative of a man and a woman (Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung), whose spouses are engaged in an affair, and who gradually get very close to one another. The narrative appears to be simplistic, but filmmaker Wong Kar-Waitransforms it into a singular work of art. The ...
Kung Fu Hustlewill provide fans of martial arts films with a fresh experience. It has references to a variety of films, animated cartoons, wuxia books, and other sources, which makes it entertaining in addition to including several retired actors well-known for 1970s Hong Kong action cinema. Stephen Chow, who also plays the main character, directs ...
The type of movie that forces you to continually reflect and review is Kaili Blues. It depicts the tale of a doctor (Yongzhong Chen) searching the countryside for his nephew and coming into contact with characters from both his past and future. You will be stunned by filmmaker Bi Gan's impressive debut after seeing this film.
Night and Fog, a Hong Kong drama by filmmaker Ann Hui, is based on a 2004 homicide that took place in Tin Shui Wai. The film tells the tale of a guy who murders his wife and kids via flashbacks. One of the societal issues in Hong Kong that the film highlights has to do with the city's recent influx of immigrants. Related: Best Chinese Movies from t...
Director Lou Ye's film Spring Fevertells the tale of three young individuals (Qin Hao, Chen Sicheng, and Wu Wei) who struggle with their romantic desires. In contrast to Ye's earlier films, this one is both warm and reflective. In addition, the film received the Best Screenplay prize at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, making it a must-see.
Wong Kar-Wai is the director of the martial arts drama film The Grandmaster. The film tells the story of Ip Man, a renowned Wing Chun grandmaster, who is lifted in the movie. The film also has exquisite cinematography by Wong Kar-Wei, and it was nominated for Best Costume Design and Best Cinematography at the 86th Academy Awards.
The drama Still Life made its world premiere at the 2006 Venice Film Festival, where it took home the Golden Lion for Best Film. It tells the tale of two people who meet in a tiny community while looking for their brides. Like many of Jia Zhangke's films, this one is stately but moves at a moderate, steady pace. Additionally, the film is so beautif...
The Assassin takes place in the last years of the Tang Dynasty in 9th-Century China. With an all-star ensemble that includes renowned Chinese performers like Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, and Satoshi Tsumabuki and a brilliant director in Hou Hsiao-hsien, this movie tells the tale of a woman assassin who is given a perilous assignment to take out a ...
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A young female writer whose father was a militant activist struggles to come to terms with this cumbersome legacy. Cast.
- C.S. Leigh
- My Hand, Parallel Pictures, SD2 Film
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Nov 18, 2001 · Runtime 1h 29m. Director C.S. Leigh. Writer C.S. Leigh. Languages English. Studios My Hand + 2 more. Genres Drama. The sum of four parts makes more than a whole... A young female writer whose father was a militant activist struggles to come to terms with this cumbersome legacy.