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精英集團(2003)企業有限公司
呈獻
十面埋伏
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS
安樂影片有限公司/張藝謀工作室/北京新畫面影業有限公司
聯合攝製
《十面埋伏》故事梗概
唐大中十三年，皇帝昏庸，朝廷腐敗，民間湧現不少反官府的組織，其中以飛刀門的勢力最大。飛刀門旗下高手如雲，以「殺富濟貧、推翻朝廷」為旗號，甚得百姓擁戴。飛刀門總部設在靠近都城長安的奉天縣境內，因而直接威脅長安的安全。朝廷深以為患，逐嚴令奉天縣加以剿滅。飛刀門幫主柳雲飛雖在與奉天縣官兵的戰鬥中犧牲，但在新任幫主領導之下，飛刀門的勢頭不減反增。
奉天縣兩大捕頭：劉捕頭(劉德華飾)、金捕頭(金城武飾)奉命於十日之內，將飛刀門新任幫主緝拿歸案。劉捕頭懷疑新店牡丹坊的舞妓小妹(章子怡飾)是飛刀門前幫主柳雲飛的女兒，逐用計將她拿下，押入天牢。二人並再度設下圈套：由金捕頭化名隨風大俠，乘夜劫獄，救出小妹；藉此騙取小妹的信任，查出飛刀門的巢穴，以便一舉剿滅。
隨風依計救走小妹。逃亡路上，隨風對小妹呵護備致，小妺不禁對他漸生情愫；而隨風與小妹朝夕相對，亦被她的出塵氣質深深吸引。星月之夜，二人終究按捺不住，狂烈戀火，眼看一發不可收拾……
林外，罡風凜冽，隱隱殺機正悄悄地向他們進逼……
隨風、小妹，這對不應相愛、卻愛得熾熱的戀人，將面臨怎樣的命運？明明有愛，為何內心深處，總埋伏著深不可測的陰謀？與及看不見的顫抖……
《十面埋伏》故事背後
作品以流麗畫面而稱著於世的中國導演張藝謀，繼《英雄》之後開拍第二部武俠巨構《十面埋伏》，影片仍然保留導演一貫匠心獨運的視覺美學風格及筆鋒銳利的故事結構。可是，張導演自言對拍武俠片的認識算不上什麼，但《英雄》的經驗令他對此類片種深深著迷。他又認為《十面埋伏》不只是一部充滿打鬥場面的武俠片。「武俠片是中國獨有的一個古老片種。情節、故事很難講。因為它很簡單，無非是生死、愛恨、情仇這類故事。不過這故事說的是感情、愛情。觀眾可以把它看作是武俠片，也可以看成一個比較凄美、浪漫的愛情故事。」
首次拍古裝片的金城武，還要碰上蜚聲國際的導演，心情自然會緊張。「第一次跟中國大陸的導演合作，而且是那麼知名的，一開始有點害怕自己做不到。故事中的愛恨比較濃烈，怕自己沒那種歷煉和技巧，年紀上也怕不是平常那種演法。於是就邊學邊做，跟導演、其他工作人員討論，問別人自己有沒有做錯？對白有沒有錯？古人是不是這樣說話？但每次導演都說：「沒問題，你做得到。」而且他也很會演戲，他會演給你看，在現場每一次看他教戲，就像看一部現場電影，聽完就知道要怎樣做。導演對我的幫助很大，我覺得自己在演戲上進步了不少。」
出爐影帝劉德華對於可以參與這部電影就表現得很高興，「剛接這部片時，我以為會有很多武打戲份，後來才發現導演在角色和個性上要求表現得很清楚。」同樣是跟張藝謀首度合作的華仔眼中，導演是怎樣的一個電影工作者呢？「我覺得他像小孩，有小孩的純真及天真，因此思想空間比較寬闊，跟他合作可以產生很大的變化。他的接受程度很大，幾乎每一個演出他也會跟我們研究。真希望再有機會跟他合作。」而張藝謀對這位拍戲無數的演員亦有相當之高的評價，對他不斷求進的工作態度深表佩服。
章子怡自拍竣處女作《我的父親母親》後，成為張藝謀的愛將。來到二人合作的第三套電影，章接受了一次前所未有的演技挑戰，就是扮演失明的舞妓小妹。為此她跟一個因腦腫瘤而失明七年的少女，一起生活了兩個月。章子怡說︰「除了上廁所的時候，我每天都跟她在一起，那對演出的幫助很大。起初對角色茫無頭緒，因為盲人的世界跟正常人的世界完全不同，一切都要從頭學起。最初只是很傻的裝著，但慢慢地找到一些感覺，舉一反三就容易一些。但想演好盲人是特別難的事情，要不斷去思考研究才成。」學好裝盲之後，下一樣要預備的是舞蹈。幸而她從十一歲開始就學了六年中國民族舞，舞步跟戲裡要求的有點相似。即使她已有良好的舞蹈基礎，子怡在開始拍攝舞蹈戲份前兩個月，每天都會跟老師上課，確保演出時保持最佳狀態。
《十面埋伏》佈局者言
張藝謀
《十面埋伏》可算是一部武俠片，也是一個描寫愛情、感情的過程。觀眾會看到三個人為愛折磨、為愛痛苦、為愛奉獻一切的精神，他們的愛帶給他們莫大的內心沖蝕。我很希望觀眾看到三人的命運和愛情關係，因為不管是什麼類型的電影，寫人物、人物命運、人物情感是最主要的主題。
預備劇本的時候，我在想一個女人糾纏在兩個男人之間所出現的三角關係，一定會上演一齣轟轟烈烈的悲劇。因為所謂的愛恨情仇，在這三個人中，它是剪不開的。特別這種古裝電影，這種武俠人物，我覺得這些人對愛情很極端，不像現代人對愛情的看法。
在劇本方面，我們還做了一個蠻有意思的設計；就是三個主角都有假的身份，每個人互相有欺騙。但我們慢慢剝開虛假和欺騙的外衣之後，你會發現三個人在真心相愛的過程，或由愛到恨的過程中，感情是很真實的。我很喜歡這個在虛假和真實之間、欺騙和忠誠之間的關係。
電影本身的場面設計也非常花心思。工作人員搭建了一個豪華的場景叫「牡丹坊」。兩個主角在牡丹坊內拿了豆子跟長袖，做了一個非常富視覺效果的遊戲。還有小妹與金捕頭在竹林被追殺的一幕。竹林在中國武俠片中是視覺代表。由幾十年前的電影到李安的《臥虎藏龍》也拍竹林，好像人們在竹林裡一待就會成了武俠似的，所以我們也不可例外，但這場戲還是有特點︰兩個人亡命天涯，在下面跑，所有官兵在竹子上面追，一上一下，這種追逐在視覺上會有很深的印象。
攝製隊十月的時候到了烏克蘭，拍攝結局的一場。因為一個被動的調整，成為了全片最精采的一場。當地的天氣變幻無常，今年更在十月就開始下雪。當地人說第一場雪下的時間比較短，一兩天就會過去。後來我看情況不對，等了一天，那雪根本沒可能小，等它融化又要十天時間，到時樹葉都被雪壓壞了。最後我們乾脆改在雪景拍攝。
那時戲已拍了一半，把結局改成雪景，劇本、節奏都要做一些調整。但現在看來是天賜良機，他們都說是老天爺注定的。最重要就是在雪地上，三個人最後的生死廝殺過程，每人都把自己的熱血滴在雪上，平添了蕩氣迴腸的氣氛。
打從拍罷《英雄》之後，我就想多拍一部武俠片，不是傳統那種，而是講感情、人物、有自己風格的武俠電影。所以看完你會發覺它所有動作、視覺場面只屬背景，真正在最前面的是三個人的命運、感情過程、他們的三角關係。《十面埋伏》關心的，是相愛、為愛作出犧牲而死去活來的過程中，人本身的精神力量。
十面埋伏之局中人
金城武 飾 金捕頭
紅遍中港台日的金城武十五歲加入娛樂圈，備受著名導演的器重，包括王家衛、李志毅、張艾嘉等，擔綱演出多部備受好評的作品，如《重慶森林》、《海角天涯》、《心動》、《墮落天使》等。金城武更成為少數可攻陷日本市場的港台藝人，於當地拍過不少廣告及電視劇，尤其與深田恭子合作的《神啊！請給我多一點時間！》最令人留下深刻印象。
劉德華 飾 劉捕頭
畢業於無線電視台的藝員訓練班，拍攝電視劇超過十五套，從影至今，所拍的影片超過一百部。二ＯＯＯ年以《暗戰》獲得香港電影金像獎最佳男主角獎，二ＯＯ一年榮獲金紫荊獎最佳男主角，Ｏ四年更憑《大隻佬》榮獲香港電影評論學會大獎最佳男演員、香港電影金像獎最佳男主角。劉德華於樂壇的成績亦非常突出，歷年來獲得世界各地數以百計的獎項，數量之多令他榮登健力士世界紀錄大全。
章子怡 飾 小妹
章子怡在第一部電影《我的父親母親》裏的清純可愛演繹，為觀眾留下深刻的印象。之後參演了李安導演的《臥虎藏龍》，旋即令章子怡蜚聲國際，她的演出受到各界讚揚，亦為她開拓了荷里活的市場。首部進軍荷里活的電影《火拼時速續集》已夥拍國際動作巨星成龍，並創出極高的票房紀錄。隨後子怡亦參演了香港的《蜀山正傳》及韓國的《武士》，可見愛戴她的觀眾遍佈各地。子怡最近期的演出包括張藝謀的武俠巨構《英雄》及王家衛執導的《2046》。
宋丹丹 飾 大姐派來的人
中國著名話劇演員，在北京出生及成長，畢業於北京人民藝術劇院演員培訓班。八五年以電視劇作品《尋找回來的世界》勇奪飛天獎最佳女演員，又於九二年憑舞台劇《回歸》獲國內戲劇界最高榮譽梅花獎最佳女演員獎。電影作品方面，宋丹丹以《考試一家親》中飾演沉迷於IQ題的母親而備受國內觀眾愛戴。
《十面埋伏》之佈局者
張藝謀 導演、故事原創、編劇、監製
張藝謀自初次執導之《紅高粱》榮獲柏林國際影展金熊獎後，聲名大噪，至今仍是中國影壇最有才華、最具影響力的第五代導演之一。張亦是優秀的演員和攝影師，曾參演《紅高粱》，更憑《老井》(1986)勇奪東京國際電影節最佳男主角；又曾擔任《黃土地》(1984)、《老井》(1986)、《大閱兵》(1986)三片之攝影指導。張藝謀憑九零年《菊豆》及九一年《大紅燈籠高高掛》兩度被提名奧斯卡最佳外語片，是首位獲奧斯卡評審青睞的華裔導演。張更囊括多項國際重要殊榮，包括：《大紅燈籠高高掛》(1991)及《秋菊打官司》(1992)分別奪得第44及45屆威尼斯影展銀獅獎及金獅獎；《活著》(1994)則奪第47屆康城影展評判團大獎；《一個都不能少》(1999)再度贏得第52屆威尼斯影展金獅獎；《我的父親母親》(1999)則是柏林影展銀熊獎得主。
作品年表︰
英雄(2003)
幸福時光(2000)
我的父親母親(1999)
一個都不能少(1999)
有話好好說(1997)
搖啊搖，搖到外婆橋(1995)
活著(1994)
秋菊打官司(1992)
大紅燈籠高高掛(1992)
菊豆(1990)
代號美洲豹(1989)
紅高粱(1987)
李馮 故事原創、編劇
李馮的文學作品包括長篇小說《孔子》、《碎爸爸》，短篇小說集《廬隱之死》、《中國故事》、《唐朝》、《今夜無人入睡》、《另一個孫悟空》(日本版)。李馮是當代最重要的小說作家之一，亦是新生代小說家的始創人，97年獲首屆聯網四重奏文學獎，現居北京。《十面埋伏》是李馮繼《英雄》後第二個與張藝謀合作的劇本。
王斌 故事原創、編劇
王斌於一次《菊豆》的電影討論會中初遇該片導演張藝謀，兩人的緊密合作隨即展開。自《活着》一片後，王斌便一直成為張藝謀執導電影的文學顧問，更參與《英雄》一片的編劇工作。除與張藝謀合作外，王斌亦有參與其他導演的電影，有昌悅的《趙先生》、王小帥的《夢幻田園》、孫周的《漂亮媽媽》，以及電視劇《將愛情進行到底》及《朋友》。
江志強 監製
江曾監製作品包括：勇奪東京國際電影節最佳電影、最佳導演，嚴浩執導之《天國逆子》(1994) ，以及橫掃奧斯卡多個獎項之武俠巨構《臥虎藏龍》(2000)。《臥虎藏龍》不僅是二零零零年最賣座電影之一，更成為美國電影史上最受歡迎的外語電影，帶來一億三千萬美元的驚人票房紀錄，贏得四項奧斯卡大獎，包括最佳外語片、最佳美術指導、最佳攝影及最佳電影配樂，以及金球獎最佳外語片及最佳導演。他近期監製之作品還有田壯壯重拍之經典電影《小城之春》及張藝謀前作《英雄》。
趙小丁 攝影
畢業於北京電影學院攝影系。趙氏屬國內多產的攝影師，每年都有作品上映，包括廣受歡迎的《花季雨季》、《開往春天的地鐵》及《英雄》。除了拍攝電影之外，趙小丁亦參與多套廣告的攝影工作，當中更包括北京申辦奧運、上海申辦世界博覽會、北京2008奧運會會徽發佈等政府宣傳片。
程小東 動作導演
香港首屈一指的動作導演。曾與香港最優秀的電影演員合作，包括：成龍主演的《城巿獵人》 (1992)、 周潤發的《奇緣》(1985)及《英雄本色II》(1987)、楊紫瓊《七金剛》(1994)。程小東憑九二年《新龍門客棧》勇奪台灣金馬獎最佳動作，又以《奇緣》(1987)、《笑傲江湖》(1990)及《英雄》(2002)三度贏得香港電影金像獎最佳動作指導。其執導的《倩女幽魂》亦於八十年代末掀起了中國驚慄電影的熱潮，以及為他贏取Fantafestival 最佳國際電影及導演獎項。2001年，他更為李連杰和米路吉遜合作的電視劇 "Invincible" ，以及周星馳主演的《少林足球》(2001) 兩片擔任動作指導，而《少》片更橫掃各大電影獎項。
霍廷霄 美術
九一年應邀擔任著名第五代導演陳凱歌的《邊走邊唱》(1991)的美術指導。霍廷霄自此前途一片光明，接二連三與大導演攜手合作。先憑何平執導的《炮打雙燈》(1993)榮獲中國電影金雞獎最佳美術，其後與陳凱歌導演緊密合作，擔任奧斯卡提名電影《霸王別姬》(1993)及《荊軻刺秦王》(1998)美術一職，更以《荊》片獲法國康城影展技術大獎(美術指導)。霍氏與張藝謀於《英雄》首度合作，更憑該片囊括香港電影金像獎最佳美術指導獎及中國電影金雞獎最佳美術大獎。
陶經 錄音
畢業於北京電影學院錄音系，首次參與音響工作的電影《孩子王》已獲提名中國電影金雞獎最佳錄音，及後更有份製作國內首部立體聲恐怖片《黑樓孤魂》。陶經與國內兩大導演陳凱歌及張藝謀兩位合作無間，並憑陳執導的《荊軻刺秦王》及張的《英雄》兩獲中國電影金雞獎最佳錄音獎。國際獎項方面，陶經以《搖呀搖，搖到外婆橋》獲美國電影金片盤獎聲音設計獎及康城電影節最高技術獎。
梅林茂 作曲
亞洲影壇知名配樂工作者。日本殿堂級搖滾樂隊EX之成員，曾為Eric Clapton日本巡迴演唱會擔任嘉賓。1985年樂隊解散後，梅林茂開始投身電影配樂的工作，同年為電影Sorekara及Tomoyo Shizukani Nemure所創作的曲目於國內多個電影節獲獎。十多年來，梅林茂負責配樂的港日電影超逾三十部，包括森田芳光的《其後》、王家衛的《花樣年華》、黎妙雪的《戀之風景》及張之亮的《慌心假期》，並憑《慌》片獲台灣金馬獎最佳原創音樂。
嘉芙蓮巴特爾 主題曲演唱
嘉芙蓮巴特爾高吭而雄厚的嗓子及超卓的歌唱技巧，擅長演繹巴洛克時期至近代作曲家筆下的佳作。嘉芙蓮曾五度奪得格林美音樂獎，更憑於史特勞斯的歌劇作品《納克索斯島的阿麗雅納》的精彩表現，成為首位榮獲相當於英國戲劇界奧斯卡的奧利華獎「最佳新劇演出獎」的美國人。嘉芙蓮亦對推動古典音樂的活動不遺餘力，其藝術成就更令她獲全美多間大學頒發榮譽博士學位，以表揚她對音樂的貢獻。
和田惠美 服裝人物造型設計
國際影壇備受尊崇的服裝設計師，憑八五年黑澤明執導的《亂》(1985)成為首位日本女性獲得奧斯卡殊榮(最佳服裝設計)。和田惠美曾多次與著名英國導演彼得格連納韋合作，先有九一年《魔法師的寶典》，九五年由伊雲麥葵格主演的《枕邊禁書》及九八年《8 ? 女人》，其間與香港導演合作的作品亦深受讚賞，並憑于仁泰執導的《白髮魔女傳》(1993)、張婉婷的《宋家王朝》、張藝謀的《英雄》三奪香港電影金像獎最佳服裝造型設計。和田惠美亦參與不少舞台製作，其中有由彼得史汀執導莎士比亞名劇《安東尼與克利歐佩特拉》， 以及為她帶來第四十五屆艾美獎最佳服裝設計的茱利泰摩亞歌劇 《伊底帕斯王》。
程瓏 剪接
程瓏在電視台任工程師期間對影像發生興趣，遂到美國費城天普大學修讀電影製作藝術碩士課程。在學期間的音樂錄像作品《Capriccio》獲艾美獎學生組冠軍及全美大學電視作品比賽(音樂及實驗類)獎項。畢業後曾在美國廣播公司等機構工作，97年回國發展，翌年憑《紅色戀人》獲金雞獎最佳剪輯獎。現於北京電影學院導演系擔任客席教授。
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Presents
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS
An Edko Films, Zhang Yimou Studio Production
in collaboration with
Beijing New Picture Film Co., Ltd.
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS
SYNOPSIS
At its height, the Tang Dynasty was one of the most enlightened empires in Chinese history. But in 859AD, the Dynasty is in decline. The Emperor is incompetent and the government is corrupt. Unrest is spreading throughout the land, and many rebel armies are forming in protest. The largest, and most prestigious, is an underground alliance called the 'House of Flying Daggers'.
The House of Flying Daggers operates mysteriously, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Thus, they earned the support and admiration of the people and expanded quickly. Based in Feng Tian County, close to the Imperial Capital, the House of Flying Daggers has long been a thorn in the side of their hated rivals, the local deputies.
To the fury of the deputies, even after they fought and killed the leader of the House of Flying Daggers, the House continues to thrive. Under the leadership of a mysterious New Leader, the House of Flying Daggers grows ever more powerful. Feng Tian County's two local captains, Leo (ANDY LAU TAK WAH) and Jin (TAKESHI KANESHIRO) are ordered to capture the new leader within ten days.
Captain Leo suspects that Mei (ZHANG ZIYI), the beautiful new dancer at the local Peony Pavilion is actually the daughter of the old leader, and hatches a plan to arrest her and bring her in for questioning. When Mei refuses to divulge any information on the House of Flying Daggers, the two captains set up another plan. This time, Captain Jin will pretend to be a lone warrior called Wind and rescue Mei from prison, earning her trust and escorting her to the secret headquarters of the House of Flying Daggers.
The plan works, and on their long journey to the House, Jin and Mei warm to each other. Before long, Mei has developed feelings for her enigmatic protector, Wind. For his part, Jin is surprised to find himself falling for Mei's headstrong charm. Both struggle to contain their feelings, but under the starry night, their irrepressible desire is almost beyond their control. Danger lurks in the forest surrounding them, and the wind is still, as if sensing the tension in the air.
What lies ahead for Jin and Mei, these star-crossed lovers? If this is true love, then why are there plots in their heads…and secrets in their hearts?
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Best known for his beautiful, sensitive portraits of China, Director Zhang Yimou explains that he is not an expert action film director but rather an enthusiastic student of the genre. After his first foray into 'wuxia' (swordplay and chivalry genre) films with the Academy AwardR nominated HERO, Zhang found himself hooked on action. "This time around, I am braver and more accustomed to the genre", says China's most celebrated director. "You can say that this film is a tribute to wuxia film making".
Zhang Yimou's approach to the wuxia film gives nod to one of the genre's great masters, King HU. Hu's oeuvre, which includes the Cannes Film Festival Technical Grand Prize winning 'A Touch of Zen' (1969) has long set the standard for themes and conventions of the wuxia genre: The Battle of the Bamboo Forest, the knight-errant, the swordplay action, the fights for a political or patriotic cause - these are Hu's legacies that Zhang Yimou has studied and reworked to make his own.
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS may be a thrilling action piece, but it also bears Zhang Yimou's trademark exquisite visual beauty and incisive storytelling. "I don't want to make an ordinary martial arts film", explains Zhang, "I want to talk about passion, interesting characters… my own style of wuxia film. This is a story about passion and love… it may be a wuxia film, but it is also an evocative and romantic love story."
Despite being one of Asia's best known leading men, Takeshi Kaneshiro found himself in awe of the three-time Academy AwardR nominated director. "I was worried that I would say the wrong thing or keep making mistakes, but the director was always very encouraging," says the Japanese-Taiwanese actor, "He would explain what he wanted, and listening to him was like hearing someone tell a story - I was entranced, and came away knowing exactly what I needed to do."
For Hong Kong megastar Andy Lau, it was the director's story-driven approach that proved a surprise and delight: "When I accepted the part, I thought there would be many fight scenes, but then I realized Yimou wanted an in-depth portrayal of the character and his personality traits… Zhang Yimou will put the camera on you and leave it there. And if you're good, you're good. And if you're not, well…" For Zhang Yimou, there is no question of whether or not Lau is good. " He's a great actor", says Zhang "He can cry on cue five takes in a row, which isn't easy - and he's improving all the time."
Zhang Ziyi, who has collaborated many times with Zhang Yimou since her debut in Zhang's 'The Road Home', is consistently impressed with the director's inquisitive mind and poetic storytelling. In HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, Zhang Ziyi plays a blind dancer who is not all she seems to be. To prepare for her challenging role, Zhang lived with a blind girl for two months. "When this girl was twelve," explains Zhang, "A brain tumor caused her to lose her sight… at the beginning, I had no idea that a blind person's world is so completely different." Zhang' Ziyi's role also allowed her to showcase her talented dancing, a discipline she has trained in since age eleven.
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS is a story about passion and love. It may be a martial arts film, but it is also a timeless, romantic love story. The film describes an emotional journey of love and passion. You will see how three people suffer because of love, and the pain they endure because of it. Love tears us apart, yet we are willing to sacrifice everything for love.
When a woman is torn between two men, we know that this will end in tragedy. The dynamics of the relationships between three very different people with different backgrounds are intriguing. The only thing they all have in common is that nobody is who they claim to be. Everyone is deceiving each other. In Chinese, we say that "Love, Hate, Passion and Vengeance" are the most volatile emotions, and it is these feelings that envelope the three main characters.
As a setting, the bamboo forest is inextricably linked to martial arts films. Ang Lee shot scenes for 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' in a bamboo forest - in fact, for the past fifty years, everybody has shot action in a bamboo forest. It is as though you have to fight in the bamboo forest before you can be considered a true warrior. So of course, if I was going to make an action film, I also had to shoot in the bamboo forest, to keep with tradition. But I insisted on making the bamboo forest scene my own. I made each scene a little different. In my bamboo forest, the battle takes place simultaneously on the ground and high up on the bamboo. The two lovers on the run fight on the ground while the enemy attacks them from above.
The snow [in Ukraine] came very early this year - in October. It began to snow heavily when we were half way through a sequence, and this worried me a great deal because if it snowed for much longer, all the leaves on the trees will be gone, and we would face huge problems with continuity. I had to make a decision, and after some thought I decided to shoot in the snow. But because we had already begun shooting that scene, we had to make a lot of adjustments - to the script, the pace and so on. When I look at the way this sequence turned out, I feel enormously lucky. The snow created the perfect tone for the scene. It's fate - someone up above decided to help me out.
For the Peony Pavilion, we built a very elaborate set to showcase Mei and Leo's 'Echo Game', but when you see HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, you will realize that the fighting, the action, the visual effects all take the back seat to the emotional journey - the fate - of the three main characters. Ultimately, movies are about people regardless of genre or style.
To me, this is not your ordinary martial arts film. This is a love story wrapped inside an action film. Jin and Mei only spend three days together, but during this time, they loved fiercely, and in the end, tragically. There is no way to explain their love. If you can explain it, then it is not love. Perhaps three seconds is all we need to find true love. Thirty years together does not equal a deeper connection.
Many directors have told similar stories, but my concern is how people fall in love, and what we are willing to sacrifice for the sake of that love. For me, at the end of the day, love is a triumph of the human spirit.
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS
ABOUT THE CAST
Takeshi KANESHIRO (Jin)
One of the most sought-after male leads in Asia, half-Taiwanese, half-Japanese Takeshi Kaneshiro began his rise to stardom at age 15 when he was talent spotted and recruited to be a Taiwanese pop idol. A string of successful music hits followed, from 1992's 'Heart Breaking Night' to 1996's 'Painful Love'. Fluent in five languages, Takeshi Kaneshiro quickly captured the hearts of fans in throughout Asia.
Mr. Kaneshiro's silver screen debut came in Tony CHING and Johnnie TO's 'Executioners' (1993) where his turn as a quasi-religious villain made such a deep impression that this became his only supporting role to date. Takeshi Kaneshiro has since played the male lead in all of his subsequent 27 films, which include the Golden Horse Award and Hong Kong Film Award winning 'Chungking Express' (1994) and 'Fallen Angels' (1995).
Well known for his quirky character acting, Takeshi Kaneshiro made his mark on world cinema working with Hong Kong directing heavyweights including WONG Kar Wai ('Chungking Express', 1994, and 'Fallen Angels', 1995) Sylvia CHANG ('Tempting Heart', 1998) and LEE Chi Ngai ('Lost and Found', 1996, and 'Sleepless Town' (1997).
Mr. Kaneshiro's extensive filmography is testament to his versatile acting skills. While he is known worldwide for his high-profile work with Wong, Chang and Lee, he is an even bigger star in his native Taiwan and Japan, where he continues to earn accolades from critics and audiences for his nuanced performances in films including Johnnie To and WAI Ka-Fai's 'Turn Left, Turn Right' (2003) - an adaptation of the much-loved illustrated love story by Taiwanese artist Jimmy LIAO and Takashi YAMAZAKI's Japanese science fiction hit 'The Returner' (2002).
Filmography
Turn Left Turn Right (2003)
The Returner (2002)
Lavender (2000)
Space Traveler (1999)
Tempting Heart (1998)
Sleepless Town (1997)
Too Tired To Die (1997)
Ana Magdalena (1997)
Downtown Torpedoes (1997)
First Love (1997)
The Odd One Die (1996)
The Jail Of Burning Island (1996)
Misty (1996)
Lost & Found (1996)
Pick up Artist (1996)
Hero (1995)
Military Horn (1995)
Young Policeman In Love (1995)
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with no Words (1995)
Fallen Angels (1995)
Trouble Maker (1995)
Don't Give A Damn (1994)
China Dragon (1994)
School Days (1995)
Mermaid Got Married (1994)
Chungking Express (1994)
Yes, Sir Series 3 (1993)
The Wrath of Silence (1994)
Executioners (1993)
Andy LAU Tak Wah (Leo)
Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau's accomplishments in singing and acting have made him arguably the most bankable star throughout Asia.
Born in Hong Kong in 1961, Andy Lau first enrolled in the Television Broadcast Limited (TVB) Artist Training Programme in 1981. On graduation, Lau was immediately recruited by the station and went on to act in fifteen television series, which earned him fame not only in his native Hong Kong, but also in Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. Andy Lau gained instant critical recognition in 1982 for his work on Ann HUI's Hong Kong Film Award winning 'Boat People'.
Since then, Andy Lau has emerged as one of the hardest working actors, completing 115 movies between 1981 and 2004. Mr. Lau won the Best Actor Award at the coveted Golden Dragon Awards in Taiwan for his collective contributions to NG Siyuan's 'The Unwritten Law' (1986), David LAI Tai Wai's 'Sworn Brothers' (1986), David Lai and Taylor WONG's 'Tragic Hero' (1986) and 'Rich and Famous' (1986). Andy Lau's sensitive portrayal of a man who has 72 hours to live in Johnnie To's 'Running Out of Time' (1999) earned him the Best Actor Award at the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards. A two-time Best Actor winner at the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards for 'A Fighter's Blues' (2000) and 'Running on Karma' (2004), Andy Lau has proved his acting versatility with a combination of sensitive character acting and demanding fight sequences. Lately, Andy Lau was awarded the Best Actor Award for 'Running on Karma' (2004) at the 23rd Hong Kong Film Awards for the second time in his career.
Andy Lau's commitment to improve the quality of Hong Kong's film industry has been uncompromising. In 1990, he set up his own company, 'Teamwork' not only to produce high-caliber local movies, but also give aspiring individuals the chance to develop their talents both before and behind the camera. This earned him the Swissair / Crossair Special Prize at the Locarno International Film festival for Hong Kong director Fruit CHAN's 'Made In Hong Kong' (1997).
In addition to his film accomplishments, Andy Lau has made a phenomenal impact on Asia's music scene. Dubbed one of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' along with Leon LAI, Jacky CHEUNG and Aaron KWOK, in 2001 Mr. Lau became a Guinness World Record holder as the artist with the most pop awards. Lau has received 292 music awards over the past 12 years including the MTV Movie Award for the 'Most Multi-Talented Artiste in Asia' (1998).
Filmography
Magic Kitchen (2004)
Infernal Affairs 3 (2003)
Running On Karma (2003)
Give Them a Chance (2003)
Cat and Mouse (2003)
Golden Chicken (2002)
Infernal Affairs (2002)
The Wesley's Mysterious File (2002)
Fat Choi Spirit (2002)
Dance of a Dream (2001)
Fulltime Killer (2001)
Love on a Diet (2001)
A Fighter's Blues (2000)
Needing You (2000)
The Duel (2000)
Running Out of Time (1999)
Century of a Dragon (1999)
The Conmen in Vegas (1999)
Prince Charming (1999)
Fascination Amour (1999)
The Longest Summer (1998)
The Conman (1998)
A True Mob Story (1998)
Island of Greed (1997)
Made in Hong Kong (1997)
'Cause We Are So Young (1997)
Armageddon (1997)
Thanks For Your Love (1996)
Shanghai Grand (1996)
A Moment of Romance 3 (1996)
What a Wonderful World (1996)
Full Throttle (1995)
The Adventurers (1995)
Tian Di (1994)
The Three Swordsmen (1994)
A Taste of Killing and Romance (1994)
Drunken Master III (1994)
Drunken Master II (1994)
Perfect Exchange (1993)
Future Cops (1993)
Days of Tomorrow (1993)
What a Hero! (1992)
The Sting (1992)
Saviour of the Soul 2 (1992)
The Prince of Temple Street (1992)
The Moon Warriors (1992)
Handsome Siblings (1992)
Guns n' Roses (1992)
Gameboy Kids (1992)
Come Fly the Dragon (1992)
Casino Tycoon 2 (1992)
Casino Tycoon (1992)
Zodiac Killers (1991)
Tricky Brains (1991)
The Tigers (1991)
Saviour of the Soul (1991)
Lee Rock 2 (1991)
Lee Rock (1991)
The Last Blood (1991)
Hong Kong Godfather (1991)
Don't Fool Me (1991)
Dances with the Dragon (1991)
Casino Raiders 2 (1991)
The banquet (1991)
Return Engagement (1990)
No Risk, No Gain (1990)
A Moment of Romance (1990)
Kung Fu vs. Acrobatic (1990)
Kawashima Yoshiko (1990)
Island of Fire (1990)
A Home Too Far (1990)
God of Gamblers2 (1990)
Gangland Odyssey (1990)
The Fortune Code (1990)
Dragon in Jail (1990)
Days of Being Wild (1990)
The Truth-Final Episode) (1989)
Stars and Roses (1989)
Runaway Blues (1989)
The Romancing Star 3 (1989)
Proud and Confident (1989)
Perfect Match (1989)
Long Arm of the Law III (1989)
Little Cop (1989)
God of Gamblers (1989)
The First Time is the Last Time (1989)
Crocodile Hunter (1989)
City Kids 1989 (1989)
China White (1989)
Casino Raiders (1989)
Bloody Brotherhood (1989)
Walk On Fire (1988)
Three Against the World (1988)
The Romancing Star 2 (1988)
Last Eunuch in China (1988)
In the Blood (1988)
The Dragon Family (1988)
Crazy Companies 2 (1988)
Crazy Companies (1988)
As Tears Go By (1988)
Tragic Hero (1987)
Sworn Brothers (1987)
Rich and Famous (1987)
Lucky Stars Go Places (1986)
Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars (1986)
Magic Crystal (1986)
The Unwritten Law (1985)
Shanghai 13 (1985)
Everlasting Love (1984)
On the Wrong Track (1983)
Home in Hong Kong (1983)
Boat People (1982)
ZHANG Ziyi (Mei)
One of the hottest stars to emerge from China in recent years, Zhang Ziyi stunned audiences with her debut performance in Zhang Yimou's 'The Road Home'. The film went on to win the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival 2000, propelling Zhang Ziyi into the international limelight. Her meteoric shot to stardom continued with Ang Lee's Academy Award winning blockbuster, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and Zhang Yimou's martial arts epic, 'HERO'.
Zhang Ziyi's interest in the performing arts originated in dance and gymnastics. At age eleven, she was accepted to a secondary school affiliated with the Beijing College of Dance. Although a career in dance seemed promising for the graceful Miss Zhang, her growing interest and enthusiasm for acting prevailed and she enrolled in the prestigious Central Academy of Drama in Beijing.
She was soon discovered by Zhang Yimou, the internationally celebrated director of 'Raise the Red Lantern' and 'Red Sorghum'. Zhang knew immediately that Zhang Ziyi would be perfect for his new film, 'The Road Home' (1999), and cast her in the role of a young girl in love with a schoolteacher in rural China. Zhang Ziyi later reteamed with helmer Zhang Yimou to play the brave and loyal servant, Moon, in 2003's Academy Award nominated 'HERO'.
The success of 'HERO' and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' ensured that Zhang Ziyi would become a familiar face to filmgoers as the high-flying, graceful martial artist who shared fight scenes with Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun Fat. Her role in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' garnered her the Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2000 as well as the Most Promising Actress at the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards. In 2001, she was awarded the MTV Movie Award for Best Fight Scene and was voted one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.
Zhang Ziyi's talents have since moved beyond her homeland, working in Hollywood for 'Rush Hour 2' (2001) opposite the comedy duo Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, and starring in the ambitious Korean epic, 'The Warriors'. She will next be seen in Hou Yong's 'Jasmine' as well as Wong Kar Wai's futuristic '2046'.
Filmography
2046 (2004)
Jasmine (2003)
HERO (2003)
Purple Butterfly (2002)
The Warriors (2001)
Rush Hour 2 (2001)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
The Road Home (1999)
SONG Dandan (Yee)
Song Dandan hails from Beijing. After graduating from high school in 1981, Ms. Song followed her love of acting and enrolled in the celebrated People's Artistic Troupe to study theatre.
Soon after, Song Dandan won the Best Actress Award at China's most prestigious Plum Blossom Awards for Theatre for her role in 1992's 'Reunification'. Song Dandan's other theatrical works include 'A Red and White Celebration' (1984), 'Major Barbara' (1991) and 'City of Lights' (2003).
Song Dandan made her feature film debut in the sentimental drama 'Crescent Moon' (1986) about a young woman forced into prostitution, and has starred in films including 'The Red Suit' (1997) and 'Family Ties' (2000) where her turn as a mother obsessed with IQ tests cemented her reputation as one of China's leading comediennes.
Critically applauded for her work in theatre and film, it is through Song Dandan's television work that she captured the hearts of audiences throughout China. Song's comedic talent in sitcoms such as 'I Love My Home' (1992) and 'An Empty House' (2003) earned her huge popularity and made her a household name. In 1985, Song Dandan won television's 'Sky High Award' for Best Actress for her role in 'Searching for the Lost World' (1985).
Filmography
Crescent Moon (1986)
The Red Suit (1997)
Family Ties (1999)
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS
ABOUT THE CREW
ZHANG Yimou (Director, Co-Writer, Producer)
Ever since his directorial debut, 'Red Sorghum' (1987) won the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival, Zhang Yimou has established his reputation as one of the most talented and influential directors today.
Zhang Yimou was born in China in 1950 and studied cinematography at the Beijing Film Academy. He became a leading member of China's Fifth Generation Filmmakers, the first group to graduate following the turbulent Cultural Revolution. He is an accomplished actor, starring in 'Red Sorghum' as well as earning the Best Actor Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival for his performance in 'Old Well' (1986). Zhang Yimou is also a skilled cinematographer, with credits including 'Yellow Earth' (1984), 'Old Well' (1986), and 'The Big Parade' (1986).
Zhang Yimou has received multiple honours as a director. He is the first Chinese filmmaker to receive Motion Picture Academy recognition, being nominated for Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Film category for 'Ju Dou' in 1990, 'Raise the Red Lantern' in 1991, and 'HERO' in 2003. He has earned numerous top honors, including the Silver Lion at the 44th Venice International Film Festival for 'Raise the Red Lantern' (1991), the Golden Lion Award at the 45th Venice International Film Festival for 'The Story of Qiu Ju' (1992), the Grand Jury Prize at the 47th Cannes International Film Festival for 'To Live' (1994), the Golden Lion Award at the 52nd Venice International Film Festival for 'Not One Less' (1999), the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival for 'The Road Home' (1999) and the Alfred Bauer Award for 'HERO' (2003).
'HERO' went on to sweep the board at the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards, winning awards for Best Action Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Music, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
Filmography
HERO (2003)
Happy Times (2000)
The Road Home (1999)
Not One Less (1999)
Keep Cool (1997)
Lumiere and Company (1995)
Shanghai Triad (1995)
To Live (1994)
The Story of Qiu Ju (1992)
Raise the Red Lantern (1992)
The Puma Action (1989)
Red Sorghum (1987)
LI Feng (Co-Writer)
Born in 1968, Li Feng graduated from Nanjing University with a Masters Degree in Chinese Classics. One of his generation's leading fiction writers, Li Feng is also a founding member of the new generation of novelists. He was awarded the first ever Internet Quartet Cultural Prize, and lives and works in Beijing.
Li Feng's literary works include the novels 'Confucius' and 'Shattered Father' (Sui Baba), and short stories 'Death of Lu Yin', (Lu Yin Zhi Si), 'China Story' (Zhong Guo Gu Shi), 'The Tang Dynasty', 'No One Can Sleep Tonight' (Jin Ye Mei Ren Jin Shui), and 'Another Monkey King'.
In 2000, Li Feng made his screenwriting debut on director Zhang Yimou's epic drama, 'HERO', set at the dawn of China's Qin Dynasty.
Filmography
HERO (2003)
WANG Bin (Co-Writer)
Wang Bin hails from Shandong Province. He left home at Fifteen to join the army, after which he worked as a traveling book salesman, a literary researcher and a literary editor. In the 1980s, he began writing literature, and became one of China's first freethinking writers.
Wang met Director Zhang Yimou at a discussion group for Zhang's film, 'Ju Dou', and a fruitful collaboration was born. Since 'To Live', Wang Bin has acted as literary consultant on all of Zhang Yimou's films including last year's martial arts epic, HERO.
Outside his work with Zhang Yimou, Wang's other credits include Lu Yue's 'Mr. Jiao', Wang Xiao Shuai's 'Dreamland' (Meng Huan Tian Yuan) and Sun Zhou's 'Breaking the Silence'. He has worked on the TV series 'Let Love Run 'Til the End' (Zhang Ai Qing Jin Cheng Dao Dai) and 'The Friends' (Peng You).
Filmography
HERO (2003)
Dreamland (Meng Huan Tian Yuan) (2000)
Breaking the Silence (1999)
Mr. Zhao (1998)
Bill KONG (Producer)
Bill Kong is head of Edko Films, one of Hong Kong's longest-standing independent film companies. Bill Kong's production credits include Yim Ho's 'The Day the Sun Turned Cold' (1994) which won Best Picture and Best Director at the Tokyo International Film Festival and the Academy Award winning martial arts epic, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' (2000).
'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' became not only one of the biggest hits of 2000, but also the most popular foreign film in US cinematic history. It went on to earn a roaring US$130 million at the box office and win multiple awards including four Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Art Direction, Best Original Score and Best Cinematography, as well as two Golden Globe Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director.
Bill Kong's recent projects include Sun Zhou's acclaimed love story 'Zhou Yu's Train' starring Gong Li, Tian Zhuangzhuang's remake of the Chinese classic film 'Springtime in a Small Town' which won the San Marco prize at the 2002 Venice Film Festival, and Zhang Yimou's Academy Award nominated martial arts drama, 'HERO'.
'HERO' smashed box-office records when it opened in China grossing more than US$1.45m in a single day from 200 screens. Winner of the Alfred E. Bauer Prize for innovation at the 2003 Berlin Film Festival, 'HERO' has been nominated for a host of awards including Best Foreign Language Film in the 75th Annual Academy Awards, Best Foreign Film at the Golden Globe Awards and 14 nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actress for Maggie Cheung.
Filmography
HERO (2003)
Zhou Yu's Train (2003)
Springtime in a Small Town (2002)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
The Day the Sun Turned Cold (1994)
ZHAO Xiaoding (Director of Photography)
Zhao Xiao Ding graduated from the prestigious Beijing Film Academy in 1987 with a degree in Cinematography. Zhao photographed his first feature film, 'Soul of the Thundering Mountain' (1987) straight out of college and has since been extremely prolific, averaging at least one film a year. His other works include the critically acclaimed 'A Season of Flowers and Rain' (1999) and 'Subway to Spring' (2000).
In 2001, Zhao Xiao Ding began his collaboration with Director Zhang Yimou, working as the Cameraman on Zhang's martial arts epic, 'HERO' (2003). The two struck up a great working relationship, and when Zhang Yimou began preparations for the HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, the helmer quickly asked Zhao to be Director of Photography on his new film.
Aside from his cinematic commitments, Zhao Xiao Ding is a refined and experienced cinematographer of commercials. Zhao has shot advertising campaigns for some of the leading brands in the world including Coca Cola, Armani Perfume, Toyota and the Bank of China.
More recently, Zhao Xiao Ding was Director of Photography on the successful publicity film for Beijing's Olympic Bid, the Shanghai Expo Bid and the Beijing 2008 Logo Unveiling publicity film.
Filmography
HERO (2003)
Subway to Spring (2001)
Season of Flowers and Rain (1999)
The Prosperous Queen Mother (1998)
Love Fool (1997)
One Family, Two Systems (1996)
The Substitute Husband (1995)
The Temporary Dad (1994)
The Divorce War (1993)
Police Hero (1992)
A Raging Grudge (1991)
The Wolf and the Angel (1990)
Soul of the Thundering Mountain (1987)
Tony CHING Siu Tung (Action Director)
Acclaimed Hong Kong action director Tony Ching has worked with top names of the Hong Kong movie industry including Jackie Chan in 'City Hunter' (1992) and 'Duel of Dragons' (1992), Chow Yun Fat in 'The Nepal Affair' (1985), and 'Colour of a Hero' (1987) and Michelle Yeoh in 'Wonder Seven' (1994).
A two-time winner of Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards for his action direction in 'New Dragon Inn' (1992) and 'My Schoolmate, the Barbarian' (2001), Tony Ching has also been the recipient of the Best Action Choreography award for 'The Affair from Nepal' (1987) and 'Swordsman' (1990) at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Mr. Ching's 'A Chinese Ghost Story' pioneered the craze for Chinese horror films in the late 1980s and was awarded the Best International Fantasy Film Award, and Best Director for Mr. Ching, at Fantafestival. In 2001, he choreographed the Jet Li - Mel Gibson TV collaboration, 'Invincible', and the multi award winning smash hit 'Shaolin Soccer' (2001) starring HK superstar Stephen Chiao.
For his choreography of the beautiful yet thrilling fight scenes for Zhang Yimou's 'HERO', Tony Ching was awarded the Best Action Choreography award at the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards for the third time in his career.
Filmography
Belly of the Beast (2003)
HERO (2003)
Naked Weapon (2002)
Invincible (2001)
Shaolin Soccer (2001)
The Duel (2000)
The Blacksheep Affair (1998)
Adventure King (1996)
Wonder Seven (1994)
Street Fighter (1993)
Flying Dagger (1993)
Moon Warriors (1993)
City Hunter (1992)
The Heroic Trio (1992)
New Dragon Inn (1992)
Son on the Run (1991)
Swordsman II (1991)
A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991)
A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
The Colour of a Hero II (1987)
Peking Opera Blues (1986)
The Affair from Nepal (1985)
Duel to the Death (1982)
The Master Strikes (1980)
The Spooky Bunch (1980)
HUO Tingxiao (Production Designer)
Production Designer Huo Tingxiao graduated from the Beijing Academy of Film in 1991. In the same year, he was invited to work as Production Designer on Yang Fengliang's 'A Woman from North Shaanxi' (1991) as well as esteemed Fifth Generation director, Chen Kaige's 'Life on a String' (1991).
Since this auspicious beginning, Mr. Huo has worked with a string of renowned filmmakers including He Ping in 'Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker' (1993), for which Mr. Huo was awarded the prestigious Golden Rooster Award for Best Production Design. Huo Tingxiao has collaborated closely with Chen Kaige, acting as Production Designer for Chen's Academy Award nominated 'Farewell My Concubine' (1993) and Chen's 'The Emperor and the Assassin' (1998) for which Huo was awarded the Cannes Film Festival Technical Grand Prize for Best Art Direction.
Filmography
HERO (2003)
Song of Tibet (2000)
Steal Happiness (1998)
The Emperor and the Assassin (1998)
Jie Fang Da Shi Bi (1997)
Wing Chun (1994)
Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker (1993)
Farewell My Concubine (1993)
A Woman from North Shaanxi (1991)
Life on a String (1991)
TAO Jing (Sound Supervisor)
A veteran of the prestigious Beijing Film Academy, Tao Jing was nominated for the Best Sound award at the 8th Golden Rooster Awards for work on his debut project, Chen Kaige's 'The King of Children' (1988). This proved to be an auspicious start to a career that includes work on Chen Kaige's Palme d'Or winning 'Farewell, My Concubine' (1993) and Zhang Yimou's BAFTA and Cannes Grand Jury Prize winning 'To Live' (1994). In 1989, Tao Jing supervised the sound for Mu Deyuan and Liang Ming's 'Lonely Soul in a Black Chamber', the first film in China to be mixed in Dolby Stereo.
A long-time collaborator of Director Zhang Yimou's, Tao Jing was awarded the Golden Reel Award for Zhang's 'Shanghai Triad' in 1995, and the Best Sound Award at the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards for 'HERO' (2003). Tao Jing is a two-time winner of the Golden Rooster Award for Best Sound for Chen Kaige's 'The Emperor and the Assassin' (1998) and 'HERO' (2003). He has published widely on the subject of sound in film and is a Visiting Professor at the Beijing Film Academy.
Filmography
HERO (2003)
Beautiful Shanghai (2003)
The Emperor and the Assassin (1998)
Keep Cool (1996)
Shanghai Triad (1995)
To Live (1994)
Farewell My Concubine (1993)
Morning Beijing (1992)
Spring on a String of Life (1991)
Oh Snow of Fragrances (1990)
Lonely Soul in a Black Chamber (1989)
The King of Children (1987)
Shigeru UMEBAYASHI (Composer)
Shigeru Umebayashi's career as a professional musician began when he led the legendary new-wave rock band EX to stardom in Japan. In the early 1980s, EX was selected to be the supporting band for Eric Clapton's Japan Tour.
When EX split up in 1985, Umebayashi began writing film scores. He won immediate recognition in the same year for 'Sorekara' and 'Tomoyo Shizukani Nemure' which were awarded with several music prizes including the Music Award at the Mainichi Film Contest, the Japanese Academic Music Award as well as Music Awards at the Yokohama Film Festival and the Osaka Film Festival.
Since then, Mr. Umebayashi has scored more than 30 films, among which include Morita Yoshimitu's 'And Then', Wong Kar Wai's multiple award winning 'In the Mood for Love' and Carol LAI Miu Suet's critically acclaimed 'Floating Landscape' (2003). Mr. Umebayashi was awarded Best Original Theme Song for Jacob Cheung Chi Leung's 'Midnight Fly' at the 2001 Golden Horse Awards.
Filmography
Onmyoji II (2003)
Floating Landscape (2003)
Zhou Yu's Train (2002)
Onmyoji (2001)
Hikari no Ame (2001)
Midnight Fly (2001)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
Shojo (2000)
2000 AD (2000)
Belle Epoque (1998)
Sleepless Town (1998)
G4 Option Zero (1997)
Watashitachi ga suki datta koto (1997)
Isana no Umi (1997)
Ichigo Domei (1997)
Izakaya Yurei 2 (1996)
Shin Gokudo Kisha (1996)
The Christ of Nanjing (1995)
Hashirana Akan Yoake Made (1994)
Kitanai Yatsu (1994)
Boxer Joe (1995)
Zero Woman (1995)
Natural Woman (1994)
Izakaya Yurei (1994)
Tokapeb (1993)
Nemuranai Machi Shinjuku Zame (1993)
Byoin he Iko 2 Yamai ha Kikara (1992)
Arihureta Ai ni Kansuru Chosa (1992)
Goaisatsu (1991)
Ote (1991)
Yumeji (1991)
Tekken (1990)
Hong Kong Paradise (1990)
Getting Blue in Color (1988)
Kyohu no Yacchan (1987)
Shinshi Domei (1986)
Sorobanzuku (1986)
Sorekara (1985)
Tomoyo Shizukani Nemure (1985)
Itsuka Darekaga Korosareru (1983)
Kathleen BATTLE (Soprano, Theme Song)
Kathleen Battle's lyric soprano voice has captivated audiences around the world, making her one of the most acclaimed singers of our time.
A native of Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S.A., Kathleen Battle made her professional debut at the Spoleto Festival in Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem. Her Metropolitan Opera debut followed only five years later in Wagner's Tannhauser. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Kathleen Battle's repertoire spans three centuries from the Baroque era to contemporary works.
Kathleen Battle has enjoyed some of her greatest successes in the opera house. For her Covent Garden debut as Zerbinetta in Strauss's 'Ariadne auf Naxos', Ms. Battle became the first American to be honoured with a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a New Opera Production. For her interpretation of 'Ariadne auf Naxos', Kathleen Battle was awarded the first of two Grammy Awards for Best Opera Recording. Her performance of the title role in the DG recording of Handel's 'Semele' earned Ms. Battle a second Grammy. In recital, Kathleen Battle has mesmerized audiences around the world with her unique artistry and vocal beauty. Ms. Battle has been honoured with three Grammy Awards for Best Classical Vocal Soloist for her Carnegie Hall recital debut, her Salzburg Recital, and for her legendary interpretation of Mozart with conductor Andre Previn.
Kathleen Battle has collaborated with some of the world's most talented musicians and conductors including conductors Andre Previn, Seiji Ozawa and Sir George Solti; tenors Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo; violinist Itshak Perlman and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.
Kathleen Battle has made immeasurable contributions as an ambassador for classical music, performing for Presidents and dignitaries. Her performance on the PBS broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera's 1991 season opening gala won her an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Classical Program on Television. A documentary film on the recording of Sony's Baroque Duet album with Wynton Marsalis and John Nelson conducting the Orchestra of St. Luke's was nominated for an Emmy. Kathleen Battle has been awarded six honorary doctorates from American Universities. In honor of her outstanding artistic achievements, Miss Battle was inducted into the "NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame", and in 2002 into the "Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame".
Emi WADA (Costume Designer)
One of the most highly regarded costume designers working for cinema, Emi Wada has received recognition far beyond her native Japan to become the first Japanese woman ever to win an Academy Award (Best Costume Design for Akira Kurosawa's 'Ran' 1985).
Born in Kyoto, Japan, Ms. Wada graduated from the Kyoto City College of Arts with a degree in Western Painting. A fruitful collaboration with acclaimed British director, Peter Greenaway, began with 'Prospero's Book' in 1991 and continued with 'The Pillow Book' (1995), starring Ewan McGregor, and '8 1/2 Women' (1998). Emi Wada's work with Hong Kong filmmakers has also been recognized, and she earned Best Costume Design honors for Ronny Yu's 'The Bride with White Hair' (1993), Mabel Cheung's 'The Soong Sisters' (1995) and Zhang Yimou's 'HERO' (2003) at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Wada has also worked as costume designer on numerous stage productions including Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' directed by Peter Stein, and Julie Taymor's opera, 'Oedipus Rex' (1992) which for which Wada won Best Costume Design at the 45th Emmy Awards. She has exhibited her costumes and designs both in Japan and abroad, and has published three books on her costume designs.
Filmography
HERO (2003)
Gohatto (1999)
8 1/2 Women (1998)
The Soong Sisters (1995)
The Pillow Book (1995)
The Bride with White Hair (1993)
Prospero's Book (1991)
CHENG Long (Editor)
An Electronic Engineering graduate of the Shanghai University of Science and Technology, Cheng Long began graduate studies in Computer Science in the U.S.A. before working as a sound engineer in a news van for WPVI-TV6 in Philadelphia.
This ignited Mr. Cheng's love for motion pictures and led him to pursue a Master's degree in Film and Media Arts from Temple University, Philadelphia followed by a course in Feature Filmmaking at the prestigious American Film Institute in 1995.
On graduation, Cheng Long edited a series of U.S.-based projects including 'Bontoc Eulogy' (1995) which screened at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival and 'US Custom Classified' (1995) which premiered on CKAL-9.
Returning to China in 1997, Cheng Long edited the feature film, 'A Time to Remember' (1998) before editing the television shows 'A Hero Without a Name' (1997-1998) and 'Love Affairs in Two Generations' (2000) for China's Zhejiang TV Drama Centre and Nanjing Cable TV Station respectively.
Cheng Long is currently a visiting scholar in the Directing Department of the Beijing Film Academy.
Filmography
A Time to Remember (1998)
Bontoc Eulogy (1995)
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