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To Live (1994) by Zhang Yimou Film Review

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By Sean Barry, Seán Donal Barry
| Asian Movie Pulse
“To Live” portrays the passage of time for an ordinary family amid the war and political turmoil that shaped China from the 1940s to the 1970s. Although it was initially censored domestically, its impact as a powerful historical drama remains substantial. Adapting Yu Hua’s novel of the same name, Zhang Yimou crafts a masterpiece about resilience during national upheaval that remains as relevant today as it was then.
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The Story of Qiu Ju (1992) by Zhang Yimou Film Review

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By Sean Barry, Seán Donal Barry
| Asian Movie Pulse
In “The Story of Qiu Ju,” Zhang Yimou takes a lighter approach than usual, shifting his emphasis from heavy drama to satirical comedy. Adapting Chen Yuanbin’s novella “The Wan’s Family Lawsuit,” Liu Heng’s screenplay explores what true justice means within an imperfect legal system riddled with bureaucratic flaws. The result is a film that’s humorous while still delivering emotional moments.
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Ju Dou (1990) by Zhang Yimou and Yang Fengliang Film Review

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By Sean Barry, Seán Donal Barry
| Asian Movie Pulse
Though earlier Chinese cinema had touched on sexual politics and personal freedoms, few features by 1990 had subverted state-imposed censorship as boldly as Zhang Yimou and Yang Fengliang’s romantic drama “Ju Dou.” Adapting Liu Heng’s “Fuxi, Fuxi,” the film’s provocative subject matter led to it being banned in China, though the ban was eventually lifted in 1992, two years after its initial release.
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