Ash Is Purest White (2018)
Super raw Chinese observatory piece from 2001-2017.
Summary:
Director Zhangke Jia once again capture the raw cold Chinese reality of a gangster couple coming to terms with brutal modernism after being arrested. It's beautifully shot and artistic as usual. Relationships are nuanced and story has a no bs naturalistic approach.
As sexy as martial arts can get.
Ridiculously fun Kung Fu.
An emotional drama that captures modern Chinese romanticism of youth.
Nostalgia for a time that has never been known.
Mood piece for romantics of Taipei cinema.
A game of patriarchy and foot massages.
Love is a tough pill to swallow.
Super raw Chinese observatory piece from 2001-2017.
Not a film, but a fleeting memory.
The pinnacle of Chinese cinematography.
The beauty of martial arts.
A rare glimpse into the corruption and hypocrisy of Chinese society.
Wandering teenagers and audiences search for purpose in this film.