Category Archives: Chinese Films

Back to 1942 (2012) Rated UR

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

 A deadly drought in China’s Henan province takes its toll during China’s war with Japan in 1942. Starring Guoli Zhang, Hanyu Zhang, Wei Fan, Adrien Brody, Tim Robbins. This compelling story of a forgotten chapter in China’s history is understated in its … Continue reading →

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Snowflower and the Secret Fan (2011)

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Rated PG-13 Based on Lisa See’s book by the same title, Snowflower and the Secret Fan, we watch as two friends pledged to be lifelong companions in the 19th century. Their story is interwoven with two woman in modern time … Continue reading →

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Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Rated PG It’s an unbelievable feat that the director, Yimou Zhang, made in making a film about concubines with a PG rating. Zhang’s astounding story tells the inside workings of a harem. It tells the women’s side of story. The cinematography is … Continue reading →

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