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Part three, of the China in the Shadow of Mr. Kong five-part series, examines the evolution and variance of Chinese art. From subtle ceramics to elegant poetry, the Chinese reach the pinnacle of their artistic abilities near the end of the 18th century. However, under a deeply conservative leadership, the talents of the Chinese in all art fields begins to decay.
2) Odd man out
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Taking place largely over the course of one tense night, Carol Reed's psychological noir, set in an unnamed Belfast, stars James Mason as Johnny McQueen, a revolutionary ex-con leading a robbery that goes horribly wrong. Injured and hunted by the police, he seeks refuge throughout the city, while the woman he loves (Kathleen Ryan) searches for him among the shadows.