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Cost: free; Registration in advance recommendedSet in Qing dynasty China, this sweeping romantic drama chronicles the chase for the stolen sword of destiny. Ang Lee’s ravishing masterpiece not only introduced the wuxia martial arts genre to American audiences but also elevated it to new heights of sophistication. You’ll never forget the graceful, gravity-defying action scenes choreographed by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping. The story expertly weaves between adventure, action, drama, and romance thanks to a star-studded cast including Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-fat.
Writing in the New York Times in 2023, Brandon Yu credited Lee with “taking B-movie pulp and transforming it into a tragic fable, a feminist story of repression, a heartbreaking love story and a technically groundbreaking action blockbuster.”
Director: Ang Lee (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United States). Released: 2000. Length: 120 min. Format: DCP. Language: Mandarin with English subtitles.
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