Films of China

Films of China

Better Days

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

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

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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