Grandmaster
A hypnotically beautiful dream.
The Grandmaster
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Wong Kar Wai, THE GRANDMASTER is an epic action feature inspired by the life and times of the legendary kung fu master Ip Man, who trained Bruce Lee. The story spans the tumultuous Republican era that followed the fall of China's last dynasty, a time of chaos, division and war that was also the golden age of Chinese martial arts. Filmed in a range of stunning locations that include the snow-swept landscapes of Northeast China and the subtropical South, THE GRANDMASTER features virtuoso performances by some of the greatest stars of contemporary Asian cinema, including Tony Leung and Ziyi Zhang.
Genre
Action/Adventure,
Drama,
Martial Arts
Runtime
108
Language
Cantonese,
Mandarin,
Japanese
Director
Kar Wai Wong
Cast
Ziyi Zhang,
Chen Chang,
Hye-kyo Song,
Chen Chang
FEATURED REVIEW
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
"The Grandmaster" is like a meal of all desserts, with maybe the tiniest bit of protein thrown in. You'll feel decadent enjoying it, but everything is so tasty, it would be foolish to object. An exercise in pure cinematic style filled with the most ravishing images, "The Grandmaster" finds director ...
Played at
Claremont 5 9.13.13 - 9.19.13
NoHo 7 9.13.13 - 9.19.13
Town Center 5 9.20.13 - 9.26.13
Lumiere Music Hall 12.25.13 - 1.09.14
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