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Emperor's Adventures in Hsi Hu

1994 · 108 min Documentary

The story of frivolous and lecherous emperor Qianlong's search for a morally upstanding person is told in a fashion that smartly fuses the puppet proscenium with the conventions of cinematic language. While everything is obviously arranged on a stage, the camera moves freely around in this environment, getting close to the puppets or setting them up in deep focus shots. The result is deeply enchanting, with the puppets soon feeling like living creatures of a very special kind, whose presence and company one cheerfully enjoys.

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Original Title 乾隆遊西湖
Year 1994
Country Taiwan
Genre Documentary
Director Liu Yi-hung
Runtime 108 min.

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Emperor's Adventures in Hsi Hu is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1994. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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