A leading figure of the Hong Kong New Wave, filmmaker and producer Tsui Hark dynamites the conventions of popular cinema with his penchant for the fantastical, for martial arts and visual experimentation. An exceptional presence in Lyon — don’t miss it!
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Meet Tsui Hark on Oct. 11 at 11am at the Pathé Bellecour
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A soldier and young women meet during the war and vow to reunite once it’s over. Will they recognize each other after a decade apart? A chaotic barrel of fun, this whirlwind romantic comedy scored the first hit for Tsui Hark's Film Workshop.
In 1913 Beijing, three women, vastly different, find themselves drawn together in the quest for a mysterious document… A thrilling, colorful extravaganza, Tsui Hark signs a landmark film.
In an imperial China, Wong Fei-hung, doctor and kung-fu master, defends his people against threats from Western powers. The point of origin of an epic saga, Tsui Hark sharpens his modern take on the wu xia pian. The work also introduced martial arts actor Jet Li to audiences.
In Hong Kong, a young bodyguard and a former mercenary are pulled into a gang war that eventually pits them against each other... A frenzied crime thriller with spectacular formal virtuosity, marking Tsui Hark's triumphant return to his home country.
