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The Painted Veil

(Warner Independent Pictures, 2006) Rated: PG-13

US theatrical release date: 20 December 2006 (Limited release)

[4 January 2007]

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

The Painted Veil uses its narrative limits to make its political case, that privilege breeds ignorance.

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