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International Anomienew
Using a sleek visual style and bits of animation, this elegant Chinese film explores the effects of modernism, globalism and international commerce upon its culture and society.
Austin Chronicle |
Marrit Ingman |
01-13-2006 |
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Tags: Jia Zhangke, The World
No Exitnew
Theme-park workers can't escape, and the director, too, seems stuck in a rut.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
09-07-2005 |
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Tags: The World, Jia Zhang-ke
You Will Stand Up and Watch This Movie!new
The World watches as Chinese culture gets eaten by globalization, which then complains of being hungry 20 minutes later.
Dig Boston |
Chris Braiotta |
08-24-2005 |
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