Remaining Screenings: 3/4, 12:00 PM (Cam 12)
“The Robbers” Is a pitch-black comedy from China. It veers from near-slapstick comedy to grim violence and back again as it tells the story of a pair of brothers and the village they inadvertently turn upside-down. The brothers roam the countryside robbing people, but when they wander into a small village and inadvertently wind up killing a bunch of Imperial soldiers, they decide to stay until they can restore peace. One brother finds the tranquil life of a farmer (and one of the lovely village ladies) very appealing; the other dreams of riches.
This is a strange film and one which has a very different feel from your standard American black comedy.