Still Life (2006)
10/10
a glimpse of the real China
8 January 2008
I think this is an outstanding movie.

Having lived in China for the last 3 years, I've not seen a movie that so completely encompasses the reality of life here. The sounds, the smells, the touch of real life saturates this film.

For Sinophiles everywhere this is a must-watch movie.

China aside, the cinematography feels like a work of art. The slow panning camera, the oblique angles, the over long lingering of the camera on the scenes, the moments of surreality in what is otherwise a movie grounded in the "real", the beautiful stills etc...

The movie is full of humanity and compassion, great depth and emotion.

More people should watch this!
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