Whether you agree or disagree with
his teachings, you’ve got to hand it to
Confucius.
The wise, bearded Chinese philosopher who left indelible
footprints on history more than 2,000 years ago has had his
influence sprawled across generations, nations and
communities.
Even in the world of cinema, his lauded sayings often
serve as moral lessons for beautiful leading men and women.
As we get ready to catch Chow Yun Fat in the title role in
Confucius, which opens here today, TAN KEE YUN looks
at some powerful, memorable movies which have – or should
have – taken a leaf from the master’s books.
