**In the context of oriental cinema, it's a good film... but it's very different from the cinema that we, in the West, are used to, and this difference ends up killing our interest in this work.** I think this movie was the first Chinese movie I saw, I'm not really sure. I am not an expert on the cinema of this country, but I can say that it is one of those films that you see without much special interest. Of…
Top Cast
Gong Li
Songlian
He Saifei
Meishan
Cao Cuifen
Zhuoyun
Kong Lin
Yan'er
Zhao Qi
Housekeeper
Jin Shuyuan
Yuru
Ma Jingwu
Chen Zuoqian
Cui Zhigang
Doctor Gao
Chu Xiao
Feipu
Cao Zengyin
Old Servant
Ding Weimin
Songlian's Mother
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**Raise the Red Lantern:** Directed by Zhang Yimou, Raise the Red Lantern (大红灯笼高高挂) stands as a seminal work in Chinese cinema, premiering in 1991 and adapted from Su Tong's novel Wives and Concubines. The film achieved international acclaim, winning the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and earning nominations for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Language Film, solidifying its status as a landmark critique…
FAQ about Raise the Red Lantern
What is Raise the Red Lantern about?
In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.
When was Raise the Red Lantern released?
Raise the Red Lantern was released in 1991.
What genres does Raise the Red Lantern belong to?
Raise the Red Lantern is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Raise the Red Lantern?
The cast of Raise the Red Lantern includes Gong Li, He Saifei, Cao Cuifen, Kong Lin, Zhao Qi.