Confucius. Even if you don't know anything about this man's life and work, no doubt at all you have heard of him, and know at least that he was one of the most revered philosophical figures in China. Everything he had ever said has been quoted thousands of times not just in China, but all over the world.
The film was premièred last night. It begins with Confucius as an old man, thinking back. Then we see him in his early 50s, being promoted from Major to Minister for Law in his home state of Lu. He is confronted with ethical issues after saving a slave-boy who was due to be buried alive with his former master who has just died. There is a lot of complex politics and war, ending with Confucius being rejected and becoming a wandering scholar. After many hardships and losses, he was invited back as an old man. His writings still provide the answers to modern questions.
Faye Wong sang the theme song for the film. Her "soothing and ethereal voice" was considered appropriate for the lofty spirit of the song, "Orchid Parade" This film is on now here in Spain. For past records, nearly all Chinese films sell like hot-cakes here. I don't know why. Like films from any other country, there are good and bad ones, but the Spanish just seem crazy about Chinese films. It's not another Kung-Fu film but a $20 million super-production, with good acting, very impressive grand scale scenes, beautiful and atmospheric cinematography.
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