Princess Yang Kwei Fei [VHS]
"A sublime romantic tragedy."Kevin Thomas, The Los Angeles TimesSet in 8th century China, Princess Yang Kwei Fei tells the story of the last T'ang emperor and the servant girl he falls in love with and makes his princess. Yang Kwei Fei is the most dazzling beauty in the history of China, a born enchantress and a great musician and dancer. Her tale has been sung and dramatized by countless poets and authors of the East and is one of the most beautiful love stories ever filmed.Kenji Mizoguchi filmed this Cinderella story at the height of his powers, just one year before his death, as a testament to his lifelong commitment to the celebration of women. Part fairy tale, part ghost story, indescribably beautiful, Mizoguchi's film is a full-bodied romance set against an unyielding, shadowy world of political corruption, chaos and revolt.1955, Japanese with English subtitles, Approximate Running Time 91 Minutes. "A great film."Roger Greenspun, The New York Times