Review of Raise the Red Lantern (1991) by Narges M — 24 Nov 2009
People who don't watch this are missing out on an exeptionally wonderful film which is beautifully shot and have great performances, particularly from the charismatic Gong Li.
It's a film that shows the hard life for women in 1920s China through the tension and rivalry between a wealthy man's four wives. A very unfamiliar and disturbing environment, where things are not what it seems at first glance.
Another masterpiece by Zhang Yimou, and greatly recommended.
This review of Raise the Red Lantern (1991) was written by Narges M on 24 Nov 2009.
Raise the Red Lantern has generally received very positive reviews.
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