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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302263947
Format: Color, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 6302263948
Label: New Yorker Video
Languages: ChineseOriginal Language
Manufacturer: New Yorker Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Yorker Video
Release Date: November 11, 1998
Running Time: 91 minutes
Studio: New Yorker Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1989-02
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I have been a fan of Zhang Yimou's films since 1999 when I first watched his 1991 film Raise The Red Lantern for my East Asian Novel class, and since then I have watched several other of his films such as Not One Less, To Live, The Road Home, Happy Times, and Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles. Each one of his films brings something new to the table and delves into such issues as urban/rural conflicts, political corruption, and Japan-China relations. Red Sorghum is Zhang Yimou's first film as a director and while it may be a bit simpler than many of his later films it contains elements that almost every fan of his films will be familiar with: beautiful settings, very fleshed out characters, and moments of conflict where those who possess little power are overwhelmed by larger forces. Also, Red Sorghum is Gong Li first film, and it is nice to see that even at such a young age, 21, that she already possessed on screen charisma that can really grip the viewer's heart. While not as masterful ... Read More
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The bold portrait of the humble village wine makers against the interloping Japanese forces. An enigmatic and brave film that marks the ascending and meteoric career of Yimou Zang. Winner of the Silver Bear 1988, and one of my Fifty top choices of that Decade.
Will 2006 the year in which this supeb film will be released on DVD format, perhaps?
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i like this movie,really like it.
i do not know how yimou zhang made this movie.he is the great man in the world.
you have to watch this movie,then you will like it
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Red Sorghum is almost two movies in one. The first half is comical and fun-spirited, while the second half (once the Japanese attack China) is full of horror, death, and sadness. There is a lot of symbolism and historical commentary in the movie, and anyone who appreciates Chinese culture and history will probably enjoy the movie.
Red Sorghum is an outstanding movie that is filled with beautiful imagery and lush colors. As I sat watching it, I found myself noticing the red splashes displayed about the screen like a Jackson Pollock painting and hearing the reverberation of numbers. I began to attempt to analyze the symbolism, but lacking the Chinese or Eastern background needed to "feel" the innate meaning, I stumbled over my own thoughts. Nonetheless, I will at least give note to the things that stood out and try my best to give my own impression about what they might mean.
Red, which is the color of luck, and, consequently, the most common color for wedding gowns ... Read More
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Although I don't think this is quite as good as some of the other films that master Chinese film maker Zhang Yimou has made--e.g., Raise the Red Lantern (1991); The Story of Qiu Ju (1991); Ju Duo (1990)--Red Sorghum is nonetheless an outstanding film strikingly presented visually and thematically.
Gong Li stars as the betrothed of an old leprous wine maker. The film opens with her being carried in a covered sedan chair to the consummation of her wedding by a rowdy crew from the sorghum winery. It is the 1930s or a little before. They joust her about according to tradition and sing a most scary song about how horrible her life is going to be married to the leprous old man. Through a break in the sedan's enclosure as she sits alone in fear and dread she catches sight of Jiang Wen, a burly, naturalistic man with a piercing countenance. A little later after a bit of unsuccessful highway robbery during which she is released from her confinement, they exchange meaningful glances. The ... Read More
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