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Deborah Young, Hollywood Reporter: Read more
Richard Brody, New Yorker: The poignant historical ironies of the Chinese director Jia Zhangke's documentary, commissioned by last year's Shanghai World Expo, begin with the title... Read more
Guy Dixon, Globe and Mail: The pacing is steady. The stories are told simply, with zero affectation or buildup by the director. The effect is astonishing. Read more