But it is Hu's deadpan sense of the grand that keeps this astonishing film fresh, with its themes of justice and nobility, shot through with a strange spirituality that earns the film its title in a sequence involving a pack of bouncing, kick-ass Buddhist monks.
It was Hu's second film for the company; he had already completed one film for the company, Harta Berdarah (Bloody Treasure; 1941), in collaboration with Rd Ariffien.
It was Hu Yaobang's death in 1989 that rallied students advocating democracy to stage the mass demonstrations at Tiananmen Square that touched off that year's political turmoil.
In Tibet in 1990, it was Hu Jintao who imposed martial law and a military crackdown.
It is considered to be Hu Jintao's contribution to the official ideological discourse.
The rap lifestyle is Hu's biggest inspiration, particularly indulgent streetwear trending on social media.
It was Mr. Hu's 40th birthday.
It is Mr. Hu's second state visit to France.
But in fact, it was Mr. Hu's translator, not the Chinese president, who uttered the words "universal value".
It was Mr. Hu's first visit to the area since May 16, when he flew to Sichuan Province to check on rescue efforts.
