tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097293516411888153.post2103771301567920350..comments2023-12-04T10:02:29.445-06:00Comments on Mark's China Blog: Though I am GoneMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967364257656897151noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097293516411888153.post-74134882782437255812010-09-01T03:51:14.784-05:002010-09-01T03:51:14.784-05:00I saw the film in October 2009 at the Frankfurt bo...I saw the film in October 2009 at the Frankfurt book fair. The room was full. The documentary was shown in many other places in Europe, too. Watching films and reading books from China that deal with contemporary history can be very powerful experiences. I like your post very much. Yesterday I read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban again. I know I should read more Chinese novels in Chinese instead. But there are many ways to write and read about trauma. If you are moved by any kind of story, poem, film etc. that deals with contemporary history, especially in countries where many events of the last 60-80 years are not publicly acknowledged, you will have felt something similar to what you felt watching Though I am Gone. Is that a comfort you could tell the old man? Probably not. But he does what he can, it's a powerful film, ad it does have some impact. Thanks again for your post.dujuan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/07521104148180780659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097293516411888153.post-31823485322041671612010-08-30T22:11:38.514-05:002010-08-30T22:11:38.514-05:00Wistful post Mark. Its a strange world and within ...Wistful post Mark. Its a strange world and within a generation we shall see many many changes. Its a wild ride, but what the heck, a joyful ride nevertheless.Rameshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782192840421019943noreply@blogger.com