Under the Light 坚如磐石 China, 2023, colour, 2.35:1, 127 mins. Director: Zhang Yimou 张艺谋. Rating: 7/10. Stygian drama of municipal corruption and deadly powerplay has a terrific first half but, despite the strong cast, loses traction thereafter. STORY Jinjiang city, China, the present day, 23 May. In the city centre a crazed man, Kong Sanshun … Continue reading Review: Under the Light (2023) →
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