So far this movie has been released in China and Thailand and I fervently hope it will stay that way.
The Chinese PR machine presents this production as UN approved and "based on true events". It was launched at May 1 in local theaters as a tribute to Chinese blue helmets who once rescued citizens from the clutches of some real nasty Africans as you can see on the film poster that looks like a apocalyptic zombie movie.
Of course this isn't the first time that the Chinese government presents us their own version of reality. There's a rich tradition in line with "Cheating me, cheating you. Er ha!" but really, this artist impression of the Chinese Saviour Complex comes with a new low: they use blackface to infiltrate and fool the African people.
Let's say the Chinese don't know they're racist, which is a crime on its own, but even than. Who in his right mind can think that Africans would see a bunch of Asians with black face and dreadlocks as their own people?
In short, this movie is only meant for Chinese entertainment and a blatant disregard of other people. Don't see it.
The Chinese PR machine presents this production as UN approved and "based on true events". It was launched at May 1 in local theaters as a tribute to Chinese blue helmets who once rescued citizens from the clutches of some real nasty Africans as you can see on the film poster that looks like a apocalyptic zombie movie.
Of course this isn't the first time that the Chinese government presents us their own version of reality. There's a rich tradition in line with "Cheating me, cheating you. Er ha!" but really, this artist impression of the Chinese Saviour Complex comes with a new low: they use blackface to infiltrate and fool the African people.
Let's say the Chinese don't know they're racist, which is a crime on its own, but even than. Who in his right mind can think that Africans would see a bunch of Asians with black face and dreadlocks as their own people?
In short, this movie is only meant for Chinese entertainment and a blatant disregard of other people. Don't see it.
