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CHINA · 1970

A Touch of Zen

King Hu
martial arts 14th century wuxia mountain village bamboo
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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.

Year1970
CountryChina
DirectorKing Hu
Cinematic Threads
I always loved King Hu’s films, especially 'A Touch of Zen'. To me, he is the master.
Films it influenced
Ashes of Time 1994 · Wong Kar-wai Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2000 · Ang Lee The Assassin 2015 · Hou Hsiao-hsien Hero 2002 · Zhang Yimou
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