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Chop socky, Cinema Hong Kong, Bang Productions Ltd. for Celestial Pictures Ltd. ; in association with the Independent Film Channel presents ; written & directed by Ian Taylor ; producer, Samanna Lui

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Chop socky, Cinema Hong Kong, Bang Productions Ltd. for Celestial Pictures Ltd. ; in association with the Independent Film Channel presents ; written & directed by Ian Taylor ; producer, Samanna Lui
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Not rated
Main title
Chop socky
Medium
videorecording DVD
Oclc number
58528279
Responsibility statement
Bang Productions Ltd. for Celestial Pictures Ltd. ; in association with the Independent Film Channel presents ; written & directed by Ian Taylor ; producer, Samanna Lui
Runtime
55
Sub title
Cinema Hong Kong
Summary
Offers an in-depth look at martial arts films, particularly Hong Kong's wu xia film legacy and its influence on global cinema. From its roots in Beijing Opera to Quentin Tarantino's tribute Kill Bill, Vol. 2, this film presents the development of the genre, insight into the techniques, weaponry and well-known stars of Hong Kong martial arts action. Beginning with Hong Kong cinema's first martial-arts hero, Wong Fei Hung to the balletic choreography of Chang Che, through the "one-punch" impact of Bruce Lee and the evolution of kung-fu comedy as epitomized by Jackie Chan. The Hong Kong technique of editing-in-camera is demonstrated in a multi-screen sequence, and there are numerous clips from the genre's classic films
Table Of Contents
World by storm -- Martial chivalry -- Early Chinese cinema -- Come drink with me -- Evolving techniques -- Yanggang & Wu Xia -- Legendary weapons -- Bare fisted vengeance -- Enter the Dragon -- Filling the shoes -- Clown is born
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Cinema Hong Kong
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