A comprehensive history of how the conflicts and balances of power in the Maoist revolutionary campaigns from 1951 to 1979 complicated and diversified the meanings of films; this book offers a discursive study of the development of early PRC cinema.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. brilliant Queen left behind who goes by her Gaelic name ...By Dorothy A. FontaineIm kind of cheating here because I saw the National Theatre of Scotland production of this play before I read it; and was so impressed with the writing that I had to own the play. The English commander Siward has defeated Macbeth (whom we never see) and is attempting to rebuild the Scottish government and monarchy in this power vacuum. One factor he hadnt considered was the clever; brilliant Queen left behind who goes by her Gaelic name of Gruach. Siward is in unknown territory here: a country whose soul he doesnt understand; a woman whose motives he cannot trust but whose intellect and political savvy draw him; a foreign military presence that creates volatility even as it tries to bring peace. There are no easy answers in Greigs world. The most chilling words come from the mouth of the English-supported King Malcolm: "You seem to think peace is a natural state; Siward; and conflict its interruption; but the truth is the exact opposite. Peace is what the sea looks like in a dead calm--a rare and beautiful moment--something impossible--a glimpse of perfection before the wind comes back again. You can no more force peace into existence than you can wander across the surface of the sea stamping the waves flat." Grieg is likely dead-on with this observation; but I fervently wish it were not so. A powerful play that will keep you thinking--and well entertained.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Go; David Greig!By mmmAn incredibly powerful play -- saw it at Chicago Shakespeare and HAD to read it. Bought all of his plays that I could find!1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy RachelWonderfully short play that is a pleasure to read.
