Gong Li’s yarn of empowered female espionage in war-torn Shanghai aimed big at the Chinese box office, but confuses complexity for entertainment
Fan explores the enduring trauma for parents who lost children in the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake, and their attempts to rebuild their families
A director explores the exploitative nature of documentary filmmaking in his latest work about childhood trauma
A “controversial” teen summer movie tackles coming-of-age and (possible) LGBT themes
Director Khashem Gyal on film as a religion and how real culture is “inner” culture
After 1,400 years and countless adaptations, the legend of White Snake returns to the big screen (again)
'The Six,' a new documentary executive-produced by James Cameron, reveals the hidden stories of six Chinese survivors aboard the Titanic
Steven Schwankert talks to TWOC about his documentary 'The Six' and the lost history of Chinese passengers on the Titanic
Chen Jianbin’s murder-in-a-play-in-a-film, The Eleventh Chapter, is a labyrinthine performance of truth
A discussion with Chinese-Malaysian filmmaker Lau Kek Huat on identity and truths in documentaries
"Sister" puts the spotlight on Chinese families' traditional preference for sons
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