Bamboo in Winter

PROS

+ Great display of family unity, and especially of the unity of the church in the midst of imminent persecution. The scene in the water, where many join the preacher while the soldiers are threatening, is unforgettable. It reminds me of the monumental scene in 'The Printing' (minute 62), where the assembly meets in the forest.

+ Good display of the evil forces within our society, which helps us to discern when Satan is speaking through a human voice which has nothing to do with the typical stereotypes of Satan we see often in Hollywood movies. He speaks nicely and gently, but suddenly becomes very angry and violent when we oppose him. Many Christians of our and the past generations have no idea about such things, but our future will bring again a change to the other extreme.

NEUTRAL

o The picture and production quality is low, but this does not affect the spiritual value of the movie.

O She baptized herself, which would normally not be seen as valid. But having been some days earlier already in the water when the arrests started, it would probably be a valid baptism of herself, because she stepped publically forward and now only finished the process of immersion.

CONS

• Absolutely none, which is rare.