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| Maos Last Dancer 2009 NONUSA FORMAT PAL Reg4 Import Australia Australia released, PAL / Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard U.S. DVD player. You Need multi-region PAL / NTSC DVD player to view it in USA / Canada: LANGUAGES: Chinese (Dolby Digital 5.1), Français (Dolby Digital 2.0), Français (Subtitles), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, Trailer (s), SYNOPSIS: From Internationally acclaimed Australian film director Bruce Beresford comes the inspirational true story of a small boy's extraordinary journey from Poverty to international stardom. From a grueling apprenticeship as a classical dancer in communist China, to the glory of creative freedom in America. Purpose, There Is a painful price to Be Paid For His quest for self expression. Mao's Last Dancer capture the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity, The bread of exile, and ultimately individual "The Triumph of Ideology over Endeavour. Filmed in China, the U.S. and Australia and With A brilliant performance from ace Chi Cao Li Cunxin, Mao's Last Dancer Is an exhilarating exploration of What It Means To Be Free. Bonus featureSCREENED / AWARDED AT: Australian Film InstituteCommentsAnnika Mcinnes says... I was forwarded this book from a friend in Australia, where the book has been in print since September.I found this book to be one of those rare finds that you just can't put down.Li recounts a remarkable story about his life and growing up in China.It's the Chinese version of Angela's Ashes. As the chapers flew by, I found his life story more and more fascinating.The detail in which he recounts his childhood and young adulthood is incredible and the hardship he endured is both unbelievable and riviting. You won't be disappointed in this marvelous book and I'm sure, like me, you will find it one of the best read's in a long time! Posted on September 3, 2010 Valda Heape says... Since we adopted our daughter from China I am trying to read anything about her birth country. I really enjoyed this book and I'm not even a huge ballet follower. After reading this I hope one day I might have the chance to see him dance and appreciate all of his hard work and his humble beginings. This book takes you back to when China was under Mao's rule and how the people of China spent their day to day lives trying to survive, and the wonderful oppertunity Cuxin Li had for a better life all because of a teacher pointing him out. I really enjoyed this book! Posted on September 4, 2010 Sacha Romanini says... I found this to be an extraordinary memoir. The book traces Cunxin Li's life growing up as a child under conditions of severe poverty in a small village during China's Cultural Revolution. Li's account of the hunger and deprivation during his early childhood offers a vivid glimpse of rural life under state socialism. The story moves from here to the discipline and perhaps even the cruelty of the Peking Dance academy where Li spent his teenage years. Finally, we follow the author to the United States where he embarks on a remarkable career as a principal dancer for the Houston ballet. For those interested in Chinese life, the immigrant experience, the Chinese-American community, ballet and the arts, and even political intrigue, this story is a gripping must-read. Posted on September 4, 2010 Ferdinand Peckens says... An endearing portrait of a dancer who finds success against all odds, told in a warm, funny, and elegant voice. Posted on September 5, 2010 Leighann Riden says... Li Cunxin skillfully, yet simply reaches out and tugs at our hearts with this unforgettable memoir about growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution. With poverty and starvation a constant concern, the Li family warms our heart by illustrating that sharing and caring for each other is the fundamental breath of life, while happiness is being together. Young Cunxin is granted an opportunity to go to dance academy and make something of himself. Little does he know the changes and challenges that lie ahead. Once I opened this book I couldn't find the will power to set it down. I felt as if I'd become part of the family. This read will definently draw tears, smiles, and laughs. Add this one to your collection! Posted on September 5, 2010 Angeles Nalepa says... I must join in on the praise for this wonderful memoir.Li Cunxin's account of his early life in China was so vivid that I literally shed tears for him. Later,I found myself cheering his brilliant successes in the ballet world.I could not put this book down, as I felt compelled to find out what was happening to Li Cunxin.The pages of pictures contained in the book added much to the telling of this story.You must read it. Posted on September 8, 2010 Ariane Schleppy says... Whilst this wasn't a great work of literature, the story was tender and embracing.I couldn't put it down and even on closing the book I was still left with the emotion of Li's life story. Posted on September 8, 2010 Erlinda Sladek says... I agree with the other reviewer-this was a most addictive read!I saved it for vacation and was so happy I did-I simply could not put it down.One of my all time best books. Having studied in China for one summer in the 80's, I wish I'd had a better understanding of the peasant life and hardships the people in China faced as described in this book.The government was very careful as to what we were told and what we could visit during our studies.It is a beautiful country, made even more so by this book. We adopted our daughter from China in 1999 and I am so anxious for us to make a return visit so she can see her country and share the pride of their hard work and efforts as described so well by Li Cunxin. The first part of the book deals with his childhood and family.Li Cunxin's remarkable recounting of his childhood in China is so vivid with details that I could feel and taste the food and items he describes.Because of the great details, I became so emotionally attached to the family.I found myself crying each time he mentions how he missed his family (in part 2 and 3 of the book).His pain and longing were so real. Against all odds, he becomes a successful ballet star in America (Part 2).He describes our extravagance and lavish living conditions and thecultural shock to him.I laughed out loud at some of these instances! He recounts with humor his amazement at being served food on the airplane, feeling guilty someone was serving him, and asking the flight attendant if he could help her wash dishes.As he shares his delight in the simple things we take for granted (taking a bath), he gives great insight into what was going on in his mind as he experiences freedom for the first time. His recounting of his defection and possible punishment from China (Part 3) depicts all that is at stake when a person chooses to leave communism behind.His realization of Mao's propoganda, and how he gave his life to the beliefs of communism make Li Cunxin a new person.He becomes a man without a country.He puts all of his energy into what he knows best-dancing.His hard work and focus take him to great places, but all the while he longs for his family. Li Cunxin does a phenomenal job in sharing our most basic values and needs.This is an excellent read! Posted on September 9, 2010 Jan lastname says... Mao's Last Dancer is the best book I've read in a while. It's a book that grabs you and pulls you into thier celebrations, and their traditions. Li Cunxin is an excellent story teller and makes you invision what is going on in his life. I would recomend this book to anyone. It's a feel good boook, you want him to do right by his family name and become someone his village to be proud of. Pick this book up, you won't be disapointed. Posted on September 10, 2010 Elayne Rise says... I live in Europe which means region code #2. I have never had problems seeing any of my other non-region 2 DVDs (both in NTSC or PAL) on my lap top. But I could not get audio on this DVD because it demanded "Dolby Digital Surround Sound", which is not normal on a PC. However I was finally able to see the film on a code free DVD player connected to my digital flat screen TV. There should be more detailed basic technical information about the DVD on the purchase site. Posted on September 13, 2010 Leave a Comment |
