Shoot for the Contents
Reflecting on Mao's famous saying, "Let a hundred flowers blossom and a hundred schools of thought contend," Trinh T. Minh-ha's film — whose title refers in part to a Chinese guessing game — is a unique excursion into the maze of allegorical naming and storytelling in China.
A Terra-Cotta Warrior
An awakened immortal warrior struggles between defending the emperor and the actress he believes to be his love of old.
Full Circle
The residents of a nursing home sneak past security guards to compete in a nationally televised talent contest.
New Chinese Cinema
Tony Rayns presents the work of the 'Fifth Generation' and other innovative filmmakers who emerged during the 1980s in China.