frentjones
Joined Mar 2005
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I had the good fortune to catch "Seafood" at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater a couple/few years ago. I'd read about it in their monthly brochure and went to see it purely on a whim; not knowing the writer-directer nor any or the actors. I was not disappointed.
Seafood shares similarities to many recent films in the DV Neorealistic movement. That is, it's not a big, glossy production with sweeping crane shots, but rather a small, intimate story about a two-people: a prostitute who goes to a seaside resort (in off-season) to kill herself. And a rogue cop who tries to thwart her plans and insinuates himself in her life.
Along the way, the director provides us with a glimpse of modern China at its coldest and bleakest. The performances are perfect--especially the actor portraying the cop.
Its a shame that Seafood is not on DVD in the US. It's as worthy as any Asian film available now.
Seafood shares similarities to many recent films in the DV Neorealistic movement. That is, it's not a big, glossy production with sweeping crane shots, but rather a small, intimate story about a two-people: a prostitute who goes to a seaside resort (in off-season) to kill herself. And a rogue cop who tries to thwart her plans and insinuates himself in her life.
Along the way, the director provides us with a glimpse of modern China at its coldest and bleakest. The performances are perfect--especially the actor portraying the cop.
Its a shame that Seafood is not on DVD in the US. It's as worthy as any Asian film available now.