Cinema & Movies: Japan China
[Under development: 31 May 2005 ]
I am appalled at how ignorant I am regarding Asia-Pacific cinema.
Japan
Apart from having watched part of Tora! Tora!, I am not aware of having watched any Japanese films other than those of director Akira Kurosawa, such as
Rashamon (television & DVD) – a ground breaking movie that dramatically examines
different versions of what should be the same reality.
The Seven Samurai (television) – the original Magnificent Seven but without the rousing music!
Ran (cinema & VHS) –
Kurosawa’s sumptuous King Lear.
Dreams. (cinema & VHS) – Kurosawa’s melancholy and disturbing farewell.
China
Raise the Red Lantern,
