11/47
The female protagonist does not have a single line of dialogue throughout the film
A Chinese woman lives for herself in silence, celebrating the prosperous Belle Epoque with song and dance.
In many ways, using strange approaches to digital camera, approaches to themes, music, characters and setting
What I like about Jia Zhangke is that his works of Chinese cinema are highly interesting and something that seems so different from any other filmmaker in China.
This film feels like a statement of his career, in a documentary and fiction style, it is a mesmerizing experience
Using archival footage and mixing non-linear fiction and non-fiction, Zhangke presents a melancholic and avant-garde narrative and atmosphere that is filled with wonderful performances and themes explored.
Presenting characters, performances, music and dialogue that feel realistic and almost as if you are observing the daily life of an individual and the nature of human beings
Zhao Tao continues to shine with his natural performance and language in every scene he is in, the soundtrack choices are interesting and the whole fiction versus non-fiction scenario, while it may turn off many viewers, I found it interesting and a great story experiment.
I wouldn’t suggest this be the first film you watch by Jia Zhangke, but I will say it is amazing
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