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CHINA · 1970
A Touch of Zen
King Hu
Synopsis
Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run from corrupt government officials, is joined in her endeavors by skilled Buddhist monks and an unambitious painter named Gu Sheng-zhai.
Cinematic DNA
I always loved King Hu’s films, especially 'A Touch of Zen'. To me, he is the master.
A Touch of Zen is one of the most exciting films ever made. It's an important movie for me, very influential.
— Quentin Tarantino · The Guardian
This Film Influenced
→ Ashes of Time (1994)
→ Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
→ The Assassin (2015)
Films with Similar Themes
martial arts · 14th century · wuxia · mountain village · bamboo
