Two donkeys. That’s the opening shot. You’ve never seen such artistically rendered cinematic donkeys. Shot in black and white, the framing, the geometry, the rhythm of swaying branches, morphing abstract shapes suddenly recognizable; the image absolutely sings.
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Go there to meditate and contemplate. Don’t go to be entertained. If you meditate, you'll be entertained royally. If you go expecting “Kung Pow!” chop-socky entertainment, you may doze off.
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By Mark Jackson
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