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“Magnificent, Magnificent! Magnificent ancient people, magnificent Chinese cinema, and magnificent new views of Chinese ancient costume films!”
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The repeated word “Magnificent” expresses strong admiration. The speaker praises ancient Chinese people, Chinese cinema, and new ways of viewing Chinese films about ancient costumes. The exclamation-filled wording gives the statement an openly enthusiastic tone, celebrating both the people and the cinematic perspectives named.
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- The University of Chicago dissertation, *The Ancient as Enchantment: Cinematic Representation of the Chinese Past*
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