Tuesday, February 3, 2009

'Farewell, My Concubine'

Gheesh. Another kick-you-in-your-ass foreign film.

This is a really fantastic film. One of the best films I have probably ever seen. Definitely the best I've seen in the last five years or so.

First of all, it's set against the various stages of China through the 20th century politically and socially. Then you include the themes of homosexuality, art, friendship, betrayal and love. Plus, add the great costumes and music.

It's two and a half hours long. You're so entranced by the film that the time just flies by.

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