Films of China

Films of China

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” Analysis and Review: Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” Is One of the Most Magnificent and Philosophical Wuxia Martial Arts Films Ever

By / February 9, 2025

Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of the most magnificent and philosophical wuxia martial arts films ever. Like other wuxia films, it is also filled with multiple martial arts action sequences. However, the actions and dialogues in the film are deeply inspired and influenced by philosophical aspects. Despite fights, violence, and revenge, the …

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Better Days

“Better Days” Analysis and Review: Derek Tsang’s “Better Days” Finds Hopes and Dreams Amidst Bullying and Violence

By / November 9, 2021

Derek Tsang’s incredible Better Days strongly highlights the curse of bullying in schools. This curse is not limited only to China, but prevalent all over the world. This film violently but honestly shows the sufferings of young minds. The protagonist in the film Chen Nian (Zhou Dongyu) is brutally targeted and attacked by three school …

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Ash Is Purest White

“Ash Is Purest White” Analysis and Review: Jia Zhangke’s “Ash Is Purest White” Showcases the Self-sacrifice of a Woman Amidst Changing Socioeconomic Conditions of Modern China

By / December 15, 2020

Jia Zhangke’s Ash Is Purest White is an odyssey of a Jianghu gangster and his moll through the changing landscape of China and its people. The film not only narrates a drama but also touches upon the socioeconomic changes in modern China. It portrays the self-sacrifice of a woman but not revenge. It narrates the …

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