Chinese N Cinema

A Chinese co-production of several Asian countries and the USA, the epic battle film Red Cliff is impressive, in te
its scope, striking cinematography, and display of Chinese historical, philosophical, and artistic elements. Howeve
director John Woo said that only half of what happens in the film is true, and the other half is fictionalized to appea
modern audiences. What, in your opinion, are the most striking qualities of this US $80 million dollar production?
addition, what to you seems to be clearly fictionalized, verses that which is likely true? Please give specific examp
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
According to Kenneth Chan in his article, “The Global Return of the Wu Xia Pian (Chinese Sword-Fighting Movie)
Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” Ang Lee has stated that his film was “a dream of China,” and Klein says t
has been sited for its “lack of authenticity,” by cultural purists. In your opinion, can Lee’s Wu Xia Pian film that reim
China be viewed as a feminist film? Why or why not? If so, which scene exemplifies this notion?