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1428 – The Aftermath of the Sichuan Earthquake

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Du Haibin’s film “1428” captures a variety of scenes from post earthquake Beichuan in a way that I hadn’t seen before. Even though I was in China at that time, and remember checking the news hourly for days, there was … Continue reading →

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A Few Things to Watch

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

I’ve watched a few China themed movies lately and wanted to make a couple of recommendations for this very snowy winter. The Painted Veil - This isn’t historical, but it is a pretty great glimpse of what life in rural China … Continue reading →

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