- Film ID:
- 5687
- Availability:
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VHS - Adv. Booking Required
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Film cert:
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Running time:
- VHS=137 min.
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Nationality(ies):
- Taiwan.
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Primary Language(s):
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Mandarin.
THE PUPPETMASTER (TAIWANESE)
(1993)
(Hsimeng jensheng)
Cast
Director(s)
Categories
Drama.
Art House.
Biopic.
1900-1919.
1920s.
1930s.
1940s.
Cannes Jury Prize.
Historical.
Recommended.
Review
This hallucinatory biopic covers the first 36 years of the famous Taiwanese puppeteer Li Tianlu's life story, recounting the chaotic change that took place in his homeland over a thirty-six year period, culminating in the end of World War II. Beautifully filmed and historically fascinating, Li's account is imbued with a gently whimsical humour and wisdom.
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