Bamboo Theatre
Seen it?2019 | 76 min | Documentary, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone who likes learning something new and music lovers. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards. Sits nicely alongside Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me or Stop Making Sense.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 16 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
This film is a portrait of unique cultural space for Spirits, Gods and People. While permanent theatres are commonly built in most cosmopolitan modern cities, Hong Kong preserves a unique theatrical architecture, a Chinese tradition that has lasted more than a century - Bamboo Theatre.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 666 people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cheuk Cheung