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Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)
Thu Jun 21, 2012, 06:36 PM Jun 2012

An awesome film: Bian Lian / The King of Masks


Bian Lian (1/10) The King of Masks (All 10 parts are on YouTube)




Bian Lian (The King of Masks) 1996
This spectacular film is one of the most amazing movies ever. It shows 1930's China in the most REAL light ever seen in a movie. It is absolutely heart-breaking in so many situations, seeing how hard life was for the characters, and yet the story and the ending are incredibly joyful. You truly see the depths and heights of human existence in this film. The actors are all perfect, such that you feel like you have really entered a different world



To see 'short' clips of the ART of face changing you can do a search on YouTube for:
Sichuan Change Art
or
Face Changing / Changing Faces
or
Mask Changing

BUT the clips of the Sichuan Change Art (which is called Bian Lian in China) that are shown in the film on the link above are the most awesome

Enjoy


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An awesome film: Bian Lian / The King of Masks (Original Post) Tx4obama Jun 2012 OP
I just enjoyed watching the movie. mia Jun 2012 #1
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. n/t Tx4obama Jun 2012 #2

mia

(8,361 posts)
1. I just enjoyed watching the movie.
Thu Jun 21, 2012, 09:03 PM
Jun 2012

It's a beautiful story. I feel like my perspective on life has changed for the better.

Thank you, Tx4obama!

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