The Blue Kite (Lan feng zheng) (1993)

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This film documents the turbulent and often life-threatening years of China's Cultural Revolution through the eyes of one family, positing the necessity of perseverance in the face of intense adversity.

Unrated, 2 hr. 18 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Zhuangzhuang Tian

In Theaters: Oct 2, 1993 Wide

On DVD: Jan 14, 2003

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The power of his film comes from its resolutely human focus.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

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It is surprising that this film got out of the repressive clutches of China. Lu Liping gave a tremendous portrayal of motherhood.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Chinese movie The Blue Kite was the story of Tietou, a boy born in Beijing in 1953. He narrated the movie following him and his family through the turbulent times in China in the beginning of The Cultural Revolution.The movie focused on the family and how they were affected by the political changes that time.I must say

December 5, 2010

Daisy Maduro

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Although THE BLUE KITE is filled with political complications and depressive situations, this film is really worth seeing. First, because it wasn't banned from China for a simple reason. Second, the actors are captivating, especially the young boy.Do not skip this film just because of the title! There is so much more meaning to the kite.

March 24, 2009