Eleanor Witcomb who does such an amazing job in our box office and with our volunteers, apparently does an even better job at choosing this season’s Staff Pick - Ang Lee’s modern cult classic featuring a deft mix of amazing martial arts battles, magnificently beautiful cinematography and tasteful drama.
Set in 19th century China and centring on three marvellously delineated warriors (wonderfully played by Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi), director Ang Lee’s masterwork kicks into high-flying gear when a remarkable sword known as the Green Destiny gets stolen. Bolstered by its operatic sweep, this film never forgets to have fun even as it’s tackling such straight-faced issues as honour, devotion and compassion. Nominated for ten Academy Awards (including Best Picture), it won four, including Best Foreign Language Film. (Subtitles)
Taiwan/China/Hong Kong 2000 Ang Lee 120m
