Film Name:足本玉蒲团 / 浮世风情绘 / Yu pui tsuen
《Yu pui tsuen》 is a fusion of classical aesthetics and contemporary style directed by internationally renowned cinematographer Ho Fan. Known for its unique cinematography techniques and beautiful presentation of sex scenes, this is still an artistically rewarding movie overall, despite some shortcomings in the script and performance of the actors.1
In the movie, He Fan uses the reflection technique of mirrors to create a series of bizarre and aesthetic scenes. These scenes not only show the private goods of classical culture, but also reflect the sense of cultural loss to a certain extent. Despite some problems with the movie’s plot and casting, Ho Fan’s integrity as a director is maintained, and the photographic framing shows his insight.
《Yu pui tsuen》 retains its ancient flavor while the moon and wind scenes are distinctive in their own way, especially the complexity of the characters’ mentality as reflected through their fragrant dreams. Props such as scented candles, mirrors, silk threads, water mists, straws, etc. are fully utilized in the movie, and the soft and varied lighting makes the scenes very aesthetic.
Overall, 《Yu pui tsuen》 is a story of “those who lust after others’ wives and daughters are lusted after”, but it is rare to see it presented in an old-fashioned literary style. The interplay between fantasy and reality in the movie creates a mysterious aesthetic with a classical flavor.
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