Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)

01/01/2003 (US) • 47m

Documentary, TV Movie

Overview

Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how martial arts crossed borders and become an international phenomenon -- with the help of footage and interviews with the stars who made the genre what it is today. Director Lau Ka Leung (who helmed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) joins in, sharing his thoughts on how certain cinematic technologies have improved martial arts films and expanded their appeal, on the set of Drunken Monkey (2003).


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

martial arts

kung fu

interview

hong kong

director

martial artist

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