What is Four Moods?
Four Moods is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama, Fantasy, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Release date
- Oct 8, 1970
- Genres
- Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
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Four Moods is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama, Fantasy, Romance.
Should you watch it?
“An anthology of stylized tales weaving opera, ghosts, and intrigue in 1970s Chinese cinema.”
- Renowned Chinese directors collaborate in a single film
- Visually striking opera‑inspired segment with tense intrigue
- Blend of drama, fantasy, and romance across varied stories
- Anthology structure may feel disjointed
- Some segments are brief, limiting character depth
Watch it if you enjoy stylized anthologies that combine opera, folklore and classic Chinese storytelling.
The film’s dramatic, fantastical and romantic themes are geared toward mature audiences.
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What type of film is Four Moods?
Four Moods is a portmanteau (anthology) film comprising several short stories directed by multiple notable Chinese‑language directors.
Which directors contributed to Four Moods?
The film includes contributions from Li Han‑hsiang and King Hu among other well‑known Chinese‑language directors of the time.
What is the segment "Anger" about?
"Anger" is King Hu’s short, adapting the Peking opera San Cha Kou, featuring a tense showdown inside an inn with political schemers, avengers and vagabonds, set to opera instrumentation.
When was Four Moods released and what is its runtime?
Four Moods premiered on 10 August 1970 in Hong Kong and has a runtime of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Which genres does Four Moods encompass?
The film is classified as drama, fantasy and romance.
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