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Wu ming (2023)
Amazing
I enjoyed the film very much watched twice to make sure I understood all the subtleties having read by subtitles. I loved it even more 2nd time around it is an intricate well made and interpretive film. For history lovers it gives another side of the coin as well. Rarely are we able to get a real view point from a different cultural prespective. Acting was very nicely done and you get invested in the struggles, hardships and joys of each paring. For being the first major film for young Mr. Wang YiBo he was really impressive. I am looking forward to more films and to circle back on the first two films of this trilogy by the director Cheng Er.
You Fei (2020)
Look deeper
Many people had issues with the genre. However, if you look past what you wish and see the story with the two strong characters it flows nicely and is quite pleasant. I found myself stucked into Wang YiBo's portrayal of Xie Yun. He has grown on his art and carried the short comings of the rest by the believable character.
Homeless Ashes (2019)
Redemption
This independent film funded with tireless herculean effort by all involved, including the actors, is Marc Zammit's directorial debut. UK actor Marc took on the challenging lead role and did not disappoint. Being in the US, I learned anout the film from the fund raising and waited a long time before international distribution. Homelessness is everyone's issue and is global, each story unique to the person living it. It can happen to anyone at any time so "seeing it" & "revealing it" gives those souls back power. Zammit chose his cast with meticulous care, the performances of each and every one of them is indeed haunting. It is an emotional film on many levels the writing pushes the viewer and you can't look away. I wish everyone could see this film and be a little wiser and more compassionate to the homeless community in their own backyard. Most people just need a chance to change their misfortune and process grief to heal. Helping to be a light in their darkness is a great first step. My only regret for the film is an editing one, the besutiful score by Mark Wind in parts of the film swallows up the dialogue and the viewer strains to hear the story. It lost impact due to this one error which was frustrating. However, the storyline and the rest of the acting and directing never gets lost and it stays with you long after viewing. Nominations were well deserved on this film project. Marc Zammit is on my director's radar looking forward to his next effort.