Loading movie...
Beautiful 2016 (2016)
Director: Jia Zhangke
Cast: Kyōko Kagawa, Suzuka Ohgo, Cecilia Yip Tung
Runtime89 min
Your reaction:
Watchlist:
The latest edition of the Beautiful series, commissioned for the Hong Kong International Film Festival, which asks established and acclaimed directors from across Asia to contemplate the idea of what beauty really is in their own distinctive ways. Following on from Beautiful 2012, this selection sees Jia Zhangke (A Touch Of Sin, Mountains May Depart), Stanley Kwan (Rouge, Centre Stage), Alec Su (The Left Ear) and Hideo Nakata (Ringu, Ghost Theater) step up to the plate.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Beautiful 2016 is part of the ongoing Beautiful anthology series that commissions acclaimed Asian directors to explore the concept of beauty. Directed by the critically acclaimed Jia Zhangke, the film has received positive reviews from critics, though details on its awards recognition and public reception are not available.
Why you might like this:
Fans of acclaimed director Jia Zhangke's distinctive visual style and thematic depth will appreciate this thoughtful exploration of the nature of beauty, commissioned for the Hong Kong International Film Festival. With a stellar cast including Kyōko Kagawa and Suzuka Ohgo, Beautiful 2016 offers a unique, compelling perspective on an eternal question.