NR Daily: Shadow Is Visual Shakespeare

Zhang Yimou's astonishing action movie makes great art of political history.

May 03 2019

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Shadow Is Visual Shakespeare

Armond White

When most action movies are nothing but action, Zhang Yimou employs extreme stylization in Shadow, his latest film made in the wuxia (martial arts) genre. The film's abstract look forces a viewer to concentrate on the themes in this ancient Chinese story. Read More

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