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Caught in the Web (2012)
Director: Chen Kaige
Cast: Gao Yuanyuan, Mark Chao, Chen Hong, Wang Xueqi
Runtime117 min
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The story of three women whose worlds collide - a social commentary about the 'sound bite' society we are becoming, where perception becomes reality and judgments based on limited facts quickly spread, without regard for the truth or the damage they could cause.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Caught in the Web is a 2012 drama directed by Chen Kaige that explores the impact of social media and instant judgments on people's lives. While the film received mixed reviews from critics, it offers a thought-provoking social commentary on the dangers of a 'sound bite' society where perception can quickly become reality.
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Fans of insightful social commentary and complex, multi-layered character dramas will appreciate the depth and nuance that director Chen Kaige brings to 'Caught in the Web' (2012), which explores the distorting power of social media and the snap judgments it can breed through the intertwining stories of three very different women.
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Caught in the Web is a 2012 Chinese drama film directed by Chen Kaige. In September 2012 it screened as a special presentation at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. The film was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist.
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