Friday, August 22, 2008
Banned filmmaker directs Olympic spectacle
PRI.ORG: "His films ('Hero,' 'The Road Home,' 'Shanghai Triad,' 'To Live,' 'Ju Dou'), which often showcased China’s ugly side to the outside world, were banned by the Chinese government and seldom seen by his fellow countrymen. The ceremonies symbolize the conversion of Mr. Zhang, from a censored filmmaker to one of China’s most celebrated artists.His films ('Hero,' 'The Road Home,' 'Shanghai Triad,' 'To Live,' 'Ju Dou'), which often showcased China’s ugly side to the outside world, were banned by the Chinese government and seldom seen by his fellow countrymen. The ceremonies symbolize the conversion of Mr. Zhang, from a censored filmmaker to one of China’s most celebrated artists."
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If he was looking to get his name back, I think he achieved it. I have yet to watch the opening ceremonies in its entirety, but just the closing ceremonies alone were...just..ah! I have yet to watch his films, but I am quite interested to see more of how his brain works. People who have such large, grand visions are very interesting to me. To have the ability to move massive amounts of people is a unique talent, as is film direction, one that only a few people can do well.
I didn't know he was a banned filmmaker in China. I find that to be pretty ironic. I wonder what transpired that he went from being censored to celebrated in so short a time. I'd really like to hear his take on the whole thing. Maybe he will write a book and they can translate it to English...
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