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Unknown Pleasures / Xiao Wu
China 1997-2002, 111+108 minutes
Dir. Jia Zhang-ke
In Mandarin with English subtitles
Rating: [M]
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Drama / Youth
Feat. Zhao Tao
Aroview: Two astonishing features from gifted 'sixth generation' Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhang-ke (PLATFORM, THE WORLD); his terrain the onset of popular Western culture in China's new capitalist economy, and the aimless, disaffected youth caught in the maelstrom.
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3 stars (Good Enough) "Unknown Pleasures" Slowly paced but the periods of silence are used well. Screenplay contains some subtle social commentaries. "Xiao Wu" Performed by non-professionals - although probably a bit too long has a low key ending that is perfect. ~Tubbs
DVD Features
- cast and/or crew interviews
- extra stuff
- trailers
- aspect ratio: 16:9
- 2-disc set
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| DVD (R2) Unknown Pleasures |
$6 |  |
| DVD (R2) Xiao Wu |
$6 | |
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