‘The Eight Hundred’: The war epic that made history by conquering the year cinema wants to forget
At least one film enjoyed it.
China
Censored ghosts: Chinese cinema’s complicated relationship with the supernatural
Spirituality is a touchy subject.
Contemporary neorealism: the innovative worlds of Jia Zhangke
Unflinching honesty about Chinese life.
Ruan Lingyu: the tragic story of Chinese cinema’s immortal icon
A troubled end to a generational star.
