Mountain Patrol
Director: Lu Chuan
Country: China
Year of Production: 2004
SynopsisBased on a true story, this shattering, extraordinary, and critically acclaimed action-adventure epic was among the highlights of the London Film Festival in 2005. Filmed entirely on location in the vast mountain range of the Kekexili, director Lu Chuan battled extreme conditions to bring to the screen this beautifully shot masterpiece of cinematic storytelling. An absolute 'must see' feature. When Beijing journalist Ga Yu arrives at the mystical camp of the Kekexili Mountain Patrol, he witnesses a Tibetan funeral and a village in mourning. Ga Yu is determined to uncover the real story behind the mysterious disappearance of patrol volunteers, the killing of rare Tibetan antelopes and the rumor that the Mountain Patrol collaborates with the poachers. Please click a thumbnail to view the full-sized image:
More InfoReviews
"awesome... Reality and art merge in the mirage of memorable moviemaking"
"An astonishing achievement - one that calmly and quietly blows most Hollywood inventions out of the water"
"compelling... awesome... unforgettable... a work of art"
"terrific... majestically beautiful and begs to be seen on the big screen"
"An astonishing film... to be cherished... Tremendously impressive"
"there will be few more powerful films made this year"
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