In this dazzling film, director Jia Zhang Ke takes film making to new heights that has to be experienced. The film blends documentary, drama and video installation to reflect on the frightening pace towards modernization in rural China at the expense of millions of people. Zhang Ke focuses on two people to show the devastating consequences that progress has brought. The film is also a meditation on the destructive powers of humans on their environment that's has been increasing rapidly over the last century. The cinematography by Nelson Yu Lik-Wai of the stunning locations is one of the highlights of this masterpiece. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Still Life
In this dazzling film, director Jia Zhang Ke takes film making to new heights that has to be experienced. The film blends documentary, drama and video installation to reflect on the frightening pace towards modernization in rural China at the expense of millions of people. Zhang Ke focuses on two people to show the devastating consequences that progress has brought. The film is also a meditation on the destructive powers of humans on their environment that's has been increasing rapidly over the last century. The cinematography by Nelson Yu Lik-Wai of the stunning locations is one of the highlights of this masterpiece. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
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