Horse Thief, The

Aroview: Chinese drama from director director Tian Zhuangzhuang (THE BLUE KITE), once again bravely describing the struggles of Chinese ethnic minorities.

A Tibetan horse thief attempts to give up this profession after his son dies. However the need to provide for his remaining family leads him back into a life of crime. Portrays life in a Buddhist clan, and the Buddhist death ritual. A favourite of Martin Scorsese, this is an unforgettable gem of 80's cinema, with almost no dialogue and rich in captivating imagery.