Movie

The Mad Phoenix

1997 · 110 min

A sweeping, bittersweet portrait of artistic pride and decline, unfolding with theatrical flair and a lingering sense of loss.

Overview: A Cantonese librettist enjoys immense popularity over the course of decades, followed by decline.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Art, obsession, identity, madness
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
obsession
identity
madness
betrayal
Places: big city
hospital
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild