Réalisation:
Yimou ZhangScénario:
Yimou ZhangPhotographie:
Xiaoding ZhaoMusique:
Shigeru UmebayashiActeurs·trices:
Yun-fat Chow, Li Gong, Jay Chou, Ye Liu, Dahong Ni, Jin Chen, Changhui Guo, Man Li, Junjie QinVOD (1)
Résumés(1)
Chine, Xème siècle, Dynastie Tang. De retour à la Cité interdite après une longue absence, l'Empereur découvre qu'un complot se trame au coeur même de son palais. Les dangereuses alliances et les manipulations des conspirateurs n'ont qu'un seul but : prendre le pouvoir du plus grand Empire au monde. La trahison viendra de l'intérieur : une rébellion menée par la reine elle-même. (texte officiel du distributeur)
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Critiques (4)
Théâtre de chambre dans des décors colorés, entrecoupé de scènes de combat de masse. Le théâtre ne fonctionne pas en raison d'une trop grande distance par rapport aux personnages et d'une vacuité émotionnelle, les scènes de combat semblent trop artificielles. Un film aligné selon les règles, mais qui n'a pas d'impact émotionnel. Les ambitions d'être un grand épopée dramatique à la manière de Kurosawa sont évidentes...
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Yun-Fat Chow and Li Gong as iconic rulers of the Tang Dynasty. Yimou Zhang directs this monstrous film as a demonstration of the best of what is possible in Chinese film studios. Maximum sets, maximum interiors, maximum costumes, maximum extras, and maximum details as far as the eye can see. And yet the story simply demonstrates a classic deadly family drama where everyone is both guilty and victimized. Curse of the Golden Flower is one of the few fashionable Eastern imports I'm willing to turn a blind eye to and blend in with every piece of gold embroidery.
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It is no coincidence that Zhang thematizes a mandala in the film and ends the work with a depiction of it. This Buddhist (or Hindu) term represents a pictorial diagram depicting the general order of the universe with its interconnected opposites. The most common mandala is in the form of a circle symbolising the heavens, the world and order and containing a square representing earth, man and chaos. If we can describe Zhang’s previous films as metaphors for emotions, human qualities and life as such, Curse of the Golden Flower represents a step up to a higher philosophical level, a mandala in the form of a film. It is a majestic, carefully composed metaphorical image showing the general order of the world and giving viewers a look at the tragedy of the characters who offend against it.
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This is a film that is just beautiful to look at. It's really enjoyable to watch, every moment of it. The composition and the attention to detail are absolutely incredible in places. And the use of yellow is incredible. And it even has a story! It's missing something, perhaps it's too aesthetic but otherwise devoid of emotions, yet it's still a beautiful spectacle.
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