Invitation to John Woo

An innovator of action cinema, John Woo has defined a unique visual style blending lyricism and choreography tinged with tragedy. He has influenced filmmakers the world over, excelling in both Hong Kong culture and dazzling forays into Hollywood. 

Our thanks to Metropolitan FilmExport.

Masterclass
An exceptional encounter with John Woo
On Sunday 19 October at 10.45am, in the magnificent Molière Theatre of the Palais Bondy

Screenings

The Killer by John Woo (Die xue shuang xiong, 1989, 1h51, int -16ans)
A disillusioned hitman accepts one last job in order to pay for an operation that will restore the sight of a young female singer, injured during his last mission... A film full of graphic violence, one of John Woo's most accomplished works.
UGC Astoria Mon13 8.45pm | UGC Confluence Wed15 9.15pm | UGC Confluence Fri17 11.15am | Institut Lumière (Hangar) Sat18 7.30pm 

Bullet in the Head by John Woo (Die xue jie tou, 1990, 2h11, int -16ans)
Hong Kong, 1967. When his best friend is violently attacked by a rival gang, Ben decides to seek revenge... From Hong Kong to Vietnam, a powerful saga that is somewhat evocative of The Deer Hunter by Michael Cimino.
UGC Astoria Tue14 8.15pm | Pathé Bellecour Wed15 9.30pm | Institut Lumière (Hangar) Fri17 7.15pm | Pathé Bellecour Sun19 3pm

Hard Boiled by John Woo (Lashou shentan, 1992, 2h08, int -12ans)
An inspector and an undercover police officer join forces to try to end the total domination of arms traffickers who are rampaging through Hong Kong... A gripping film, where dialogue takes a back seat to expert staging of high-tension.
Villeurbanne Sun12 4.30pm | UGC Confluence Mon13 4.15pm | Comœdia Thu16 4pm | UGC Astoria Fri17 3pm | UGC Confluence Sat18 4.30pm -