"Tenzing Sonam writes: "Unlike his previous films, where concern for the loss of culture is mitigated by a depiction of its more positive and resilient features, Old Dog is an unapologetically depressing film. There is a palpable anger in the film, a sense of pent-up frustration that explodes in that desperate, final scene. Although there is nowhere any indictment of the specific Chinese policies that are responsible for fencing traditional pasture and forcing nomads to relocate to fixed housing, the message is clear: outside forces, symbolised by the frivolous demand for Tibetan mastiffs among China’s nouveaux riches are irrevocably destroying an ancient way of life. It is without question Pema Tseden’s least ambiguous and most powerful and realised film to date. By stepping out of the comfort zone he established for himself with his first two films, Old Dog seems to indicate a subtle change in direction for him, and it will be interesting to see where this leads him." ow.ly/nrFkN "
Posted on: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:59:36 +0000
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