Message from vortiz

[Anonymous]

Red Sorghum was a dire tale of folks out in a remote part of China making wine from sorghum (actually, that red beverage made in the People's Republic is the best!). The story takes place in the times leading up to and into the beginning of the Japanese invasion.

It is a hard story about a girl forced to marry a wealthy leper and a people oppressed by a vicious Japanese occupation, many dying to drive their oppressors out. The life at the winery is also tough and oppressive.

Made in 1987, this was one of the first PRC films to receive attention in the US foreign film market and was broadcast as part of a film series on PBS.

I would not use it for my students, but recommend it for the teacher wanting to see two things: 1. China through Chinese eyes; especially a very hard period like the war with Japan, and 2. The rise of Chinese films to international status.

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