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Duel to the Death
The storyline is just an excuse for Ching to reinvent wuxia in cinema, incorporating western techniques and his own innovations. Acrobatic combats witPublished on: -
Pedicab Driver
1980s Hong Kong action cinema drew upon new elements such as romance and burlesque. This fine example has heart-warming love stories, fun tricycle chaPublished on: -
The Story of Wong Fei-hung, Part 1: Wong Fei-hung’s Whip That Smacks the Candle
Wong Fei-hung was an ordinary fight instructor before over 100 films raised him to legendary status. Superstar Jet Li then picked up the role. With…Published on: -
Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
Inspired by Star Wars, Tsui Hark was determined to develop a brand of special effects with Chinese imagery. In a great leap forward, he trained…Published on: -
Fong Sai Yuk
Jet Li may be better known for his role in Once Upon a Time in China, but this humorous interpretation of the Shao Lin legend…Published on: -
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
Old Chinese myth in brilliant, visually stunning animation version that is conspicuous for its special 3D effects combined with ‘state of the art’ aniPublished on: -
Night & Fog
Ann Hui’s dark realistic Night & Fog starts at the end of the story, with the brutal murder by a man of his wife and…Published on: -
Yasukuni
The Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo was established as a place of worship for the war dead. Some two million are enshrined there – including more…Published on: -
15Malaysia
Project of fifteen short films, made by the new generation of Malaysian film makers. In a couple of minutes, they posit their vision of today’s…Published on: -
The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful
Murder, intrigues, political vendettas and exuberant sets: this modern costume drama from Taiwan has it all. The trio from the title are Mrs Tang andPublished on: