In the 2023 film market, although there are blockbusters, there are also some unpopular movies that have attracted the attention of a part of the audience with their unique art styles and profound themes. These films may not have the blessing of large traffic, and they may not have a lot of publicity, but they have artistic value that cannot be ignored.
The film "The Cloister Pavilion" is directed by the famous director Lai Mukuan, who perfectly presents Keigo Higashino's best-selling suspense ** "The Long Corridor" on the big screen with exquisite skills and unique perspectives. The film tells a story full of suspense and reversals that makes one ponder.
The cloister pavilion is a small world isolated from the world, hiding countless secrets. In this enclosed space, desperate women engage in a fierce battle for love and revenge. Their hearts twist in the darkness, their desires mingle in the undercurrent. This is a war without gunpowder, everyone is a suspect, everyone is a victim.
The story revolves around the legacy of a wealthy businessman. After the death of the wealthy merchant, his relatives gatheredCloister Pavilion, waiting for the distribution of billions of inheritances. These relatives have their own ghosts, and their faces look more and more strange in the interplay of light and shadow. They are suspicious of each other, they test each other, and each tries to find his place in this intricate web of relationships.
At this critical moment, lawyer Zhou Yang appeared with a will and a mysterious diary. The diary records a secret about the illegitimate son of a wealthy merchant who was the first in line to inherit his entire estate. However, the illegitimate child had died mysteriously in a fire a year ago. The case seems to be hidden among these relatives. Each of them has the motive, the opportunity, and the ability to commit this crime.
Tetris is a film directed by director Joe Baird, whose storyline stems from the copyright battle over the well-known video game Tetris. In the late 1980s, as the game quickly became popular around the world, the copyright issues behind it also surfaced. In order to acquire the rights to Tetris, the Dutch game designer of Bulletproof SoftwareHenk Rogers(Taron Edgerton) bravely embarks on a journey deep into the Cold War-era Soviet Union.
In this land full of mystery and danger, Genk engaged in intense and heated negotiations with the Soviet authorities. Despite the difficulties and pressures he faced, he remained steadfast in his fight for his rights. Not only did he have to deal with a complex and volatile political environment, but he also had to face challenges from the Soviet Union** and international copyright law. However, it was this indomitable spirit that allowed him to finally succeed in obtaining the rights to Tetris, laying a solid foundation for the development of the game industry.
"The Whale" is a work meticulously directed by director Darren Aronofsky, and it is adapted from Samuel DThe play of the same name by Hunter. In this film, we see Charlie, an English teacher weighing 272 kilograms, living in seclusion in a dilapidated apartment in rural Idaho. His stubborn and resolute determination to eat himself to death hides an unknown past.
In Charlie's middle age, he abandoned his family for his same-sex lover, but after his lover's death, he chose to overeat due to unbearable grief and guilt. In the process, he tries to repair his relationship with his 17-year-old daughter, Ellie, despite the estranged and conflicted relationship between the two.
As Charlie gets closer to his inevitable fate, his friends begin to try to find in him the will to be saved. Liz, a cynical atheist**, and Elder Thomas, a young preacher, hope to find a glimmer of hope in Charlie. However, only Ellie, an estranged daughter from Charlie, can give him a glimpse of the future beyond his current state of despair.
Despite Ellie's vitriol, hateful, and prickly appearance, Charlie can find in her one last chance at atonement, perhaps even a glimmer of hope.
"Darva" is a film that is meticulously directed by director Emmanuelle Nicole, and it takes a very challenging moral theme in a stunning way. The protagonist of the film is 12-year-old Darva, who has been tightly controlled by her pedophile father since she was a child and molded into a Barbie-like figure. In her cognition, she considers herself a woman and thinks that there is nothing wrong with being in love with her father. However, when her father is finally arrested, her world begins to crumble, and she has to re-examine her identity and values.
As Emmanuel Nicole's feature film"Darva" undoubtedly shows her deep understanding and unique perspective on the art of cinema. She confronts this serious and acute social issue head-on with a restrained camera language, and people can't help but marvel at her courage and talent. The camera follows the protagonist Darva closely, documenting her painstaking journey from being a mature woman to self-awakening and slowly learning to become a young girl.
Actress Zelda Samson, who plays Darva, has an impressive performance in the film. With her powerful performance, she successfully portrays Darwa's inner struggles and growth.
Meticulously directed by talented director Jolie Cheng, "The Next So-hee" reveals the dark side of vocational training in modern society with her unique perspective and keen insight. In this film, we see a young girl named So Hee (played by Kim Shi Eun), a high school student who is full of hopes for the future. So Hee is hell-bent on finding her dream job to fulfill her dreams and change her destiny. In order to achieve this goal, she resolutely chose to pursue vocational training at a well-known sorting call center. However, she soon finds herself caught in a reality full of greed and cruelty. This company not only ruthlessly exploits its employees, but also puts a lot of pressure on them. As a high school student who has not been deeply involved in the world, So-hee can't bear this heavy burden, which eventually leads to a tragic ending - her death.
Another central character in the film is detective Oh Yoo-jin (played by Bae Doona), who shares many similarities with So-hee. Oh Yoo-jin decides to investigate the case in depth and find out the truth about So-hee's death. She braved hardships and dangers, bravely pursued clues, and launched a thrilling contest with various complex forces. With her efforts, this seemingly simple case gradually unravels the intricate truth behind it.
"What kind of life do you want to live" is a film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and its title pays homage to the 1937 genzaburo Yoshino's name**. However, the storyline of this film is not directly related to the original book**, but was created entirely by Hayao Miyazaki. Set in post-World War II Japan, the film tells the story of a young sheikin who falls into loneliness due to the death of his mother, until he meets a blue heron who can speak human language and begins a journey full of fantasy and adventure.
Hayao Miyazaki uses his usual delicate brushstrokes to vividly depict the inner struggle and growth of the young shepherd. He skillfully blends reality and fantasy to convey a positive attitude towards life by showing a teenager who dares to pursue his dreams in the face of life's difficulties. The blue heron in the film, as a mysterious guide, symbolizes courage and wisdom, showing the audience a world full of adventures and revelations.
"The Light of the White Tower" is a film carefully directed by director Zhang Lu about Gu Wentong (Xin Baiqing), a food columnist, who accidentally meets Ouyang Wenhui (Huang Yao), a photographer who is the same person, in his solitary life. These two lonely souls accompany each other on the bustling streets of Beijing, wandering in search of their inner home.
The encounter between Gu Wentong and Ouyang Wenhui seems to be the arrangement of fate, they confide in each other and share each other's joys, sorrows, and sorrows. In their interactions, Gu Wentong gradually discovered the hidden painful past behind Ouyang Wenhui, and he himself unexpectedly revealed the truth that his father (played by Tian Zhuangzhuang) had been missing for more than 40 years. These discoveries have made a new difference in their lives and made them re-examine their own lives.
In the movie, director Zhang Lu skillfully uses a variety of rhetorical techniques, such as contrast, comparison, personification, etc., to make the film language more vivid and vivid. At the same time, through detailed descriptions and scene rendering, he brings the audience into the emotional world of Gu Wentong and Ouyang Wenhui, making people feel their inner struggles and pursuits.
The whole movie is emotionally sincere, and the plot is full of ups and downs, bringing the audience into a journey full of warmth and touch. The characters in the movie are distinct, and the actors' performances are excellent, which makes people deeply resonate with them. At the same time, the scenes on the streets of Beijing in the movie are also very realistic, showing the bustle and hustle and bustle of the city.
The Light of the White Tower is a film full of humanistic care, which shows the beauty and kindness of human nature by telling the story of Gu Wentong and Ouyang Wenhui. This movie is worth savoring and feeling for everyone, and it will make you deeply moved and inspired during the viewing process.
Although these unpopular movies do not have the blessing of large traffic and do not have a lot of publicity, they have successfully attracted the attention of some audiences with their unique artistic styles and profound themes. If you're a viewer who loves the art of cinema, then these movies are definitely worth your go.
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