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The Placement of a King; A Visual Analysis of Bernardo Bertolucci’s “The Last Emperor”

The Last Emperor, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, is a fantastic film about the life of the puppet Emperor left in place after the revolution. This film won many awards, one of them being an award for it’s cinematography. This is understandable, being it was beautifully shot. Watching it was pleasurable not only for the exquisite … Continue reading The Placement of a King; A Visual Analysis of Bernardo Bertolucci’s “The Last Emperor”

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The Revolutionary: A Criticism of Communism

The 1994 film To Live, directed by Chinese cinematographer Yimou Zhang, is a film that captures the three decades from the 1940’s to the 70’s in China, from the Communist uprising to the cultural revolution. Its story is centered around a wealthy family’s fall from grace, from wealthy landowners to working-class citizens. In this film, Yimou Zhang presents … Continue reading The Revolutionary: A Criticism of Communism