Raise the Red Lantern
About
Raise the Red Lantern is a film by Zhang Yimou from 1991, shown in a new digital restoration. It follows Songlian (Gong Li), an educated young woman sold into marriage with the rich tyrant Master Chen, who must navigate the maze of political and sexual challenges within the fortress-like Qiao Family Compound among his four competing wives. Winner of the Silver Lion at Venice in 1991, it is considered perhaps Zhang's most accomplished film and the culmination of his 'Red Trilogy'.
Written by a model, sources: thegardencinema.co.uk
Critics
8.0Very good
Critics praise the film's stunning visuals, colour and composition, Gong Li's commanding performance, and its emotional depth. A few critics fault the story as thin or tepid, feeling the imagery outshines the narrative.
Reviews: easternkicks.com, TMDb
Trailer
Showtimes
Fri 6 Nov
Institute of Contemporary ArtsThe Mall, London
Sat 7 Nov
The Garden CinemaParker Street 39-41, WC2B 5PQ London
Institute of Contemporary ArtsThe Mall, London
Sun 8 Nov
Institute of Contemporary ArtsThe Mall, London
Mon 9 Nov
The Garden CinemaParker Street 39-41, WC2B 5PQ London
Wed 11 Nov
Institute of Contemporary ArtsThe Mall, London
The Garden CinemaParker Street 39-41, WC2B 5PQ London
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Year
- 1991
- Runtime
- 124 min
