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Raise the Red Lantern

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Original title

Da hong Deng long Gao gao Gua (Raise the Red Lantern)

Year

1991

Running time

125 min.

Country

China

Director

Zhang Yimou

Screenwriter

Ni Zhen. Novel: Su Tong

Cast

Music

Zhao Jiping, Naoki Tichikawa

Cinematography

Zhao Fei, Yang Lun

Producer

Co-production China-Hong Kong-Taiwan;

ERA International, Salon Films, Century Communications

Genre

Drama | 1920s

Synopsis

China in the 1920's. After her father's death, 19 year-old Songlian is forced to marry Chen Zuoqian, the lord of a powerfull family. 50 year-old Chen has already three wives, each of them living in a separate house within the great castle. The competition between the wives is tough, as their master's attention carries power, status and privileges. Each night Chen must decide which wife spends the night with him, and a red lantern is lit in front of the house of his choice. And each wife schemes and plots to make sure it's hers. However, things get out of hand.

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Awards: 1991: Nominated for Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture

1992: BAFTA Awards: Best Foreign Language Picture

1991: Venice Film Festival: Silver Lion - Best Director

1991: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Foreign Language Picture. 2 Nominations

1992: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Cinematography. 2 Nominations

1992: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Film

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7 My Favorite Chinese & Hong Kong Movies (59)
22 My Favorite Asian Movies (159)

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