Yellow Earth (1984) Original Title: Huang Tu Di Cinematography: Zhang Yimou Yellow Earth is a tragic movie. The main character, Young Cuiqiao, was destined by “fate” to be married to a man she has never met. Also, the vast landscape of her village seems to entrap her. The hills are like dry walls that plaster has been peeling off of for centuries. The only thing that seems to have some life source in it is the …showed first 75 words of 826 total…

…showed last 75 words of 826 total…of what could be, Brother Gu couldn’t even save her from her own fate. All in all, the movie is a sad one but it shows a good picture of communism, Chinese culture, and the plight of women at that time. I found myself enjoying the movie very much. It wasn’t at all boring, it was in color, and it didn’t drag on but still made a strong point in the end.