One Second
2020, drama, history
104 minutes
A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond.
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10
2021-09-21
Because of its beauty, you will find yourself as a witness of a great story unfolding right in front of your eyes, because you no longer feel sitting on a comfortable chair at home or in the cinema, but rather being transported to an era from where you will be needing time to return back to. Because it’s as haunting and marvellous as the story itself. Read more
5.0
2021-09-18
Zhang Yimou's intended celebration of old-fashioned celluloid cinema constantly slips into cliches and banality. Read more
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9.0
2022-02-21
One Second is een ode aan oude film met de 35mm celluloid - een feest der herkenning. De cinematografie is mooi: heldere en frisse kleuren, weidse landschappen en treffende composities. Read more
6.0
2022-04-06
One Second is vooral een film die het vooral van het verhaal moet hebben. De setting zelf is eenvoudig, soms goedkoop ogend en vaak te perfect nagemaakt. Read more
6.0
2022-04-06
Ondanks deze tekortkomingen, al helemaal ten opzichte van Zhang’s benoemde vroegere werk, kun je One Second nog altijd beter kijken dan diens andere producties van de laatste jaren. Read more
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