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Raise the Red Lantern

Gong Li has given steller performances in all of the six
movies she's made with Zhang Yimou, but it's this movie
that serves as a showcase for her talents, as well as those
of her female co-stars. Although it all takes place
exclusively within the Chen's estate, it's a very
beautifully photographed and acted movie about Songlian's
relations with the other wives' and the husband. Like Ju
Dou, it was originally banned in China by the Commies
because of it's frank criticism of the aristocratic sexism
in early China, all the more reason to see and recommend
it. And to see it again multiple times too. It's that
splendid.

Gong Li has given a fantastic performance in this movie,
Zhang Yimou has directed this movie so well and i believe
it is the best that both have done. the movie itslef is
riveting, you find yourself glued to the movie for the
whole two hours. well done to both of them!!