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The Assassin (Chinese: 刺客聶隱娘) is a 2015 wuxia film co-written and directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. A Taiwan/China/Hong Kong co-production , the film is loosely based on the late seventh-century martial arts story "Nie Yinniang" by Pei Xing.
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The Assassin. After a brief detour to pick up the Best Director award at Cannes earlier this year, "The Assassin," the eagerly awaited historical martial arts epic from renowned Chinese filmmaker Hou Hsiao-Hsien, has finally arrived on our shores and it is indeed a curious experience. The story is told in such an enigmatic manner that even with ...
Aug 27, 2015 · The Assassin: Directed by Hsiao-Hsien Hou. With Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Yun Zhou, Satoshi Tsumabuki. A female assassin receives a dangerous mission to kill a political leader in eighth-century China.
- (18K)
- Hsiao-Hsien Hou
- Not Rated
- Action, Drama, History
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Oct 16, 2015 · The Assassin's excellence resides in the stunning cinematography, its simplicity, and the underlying philosophy, delivered by a nuanced, dream like storytelling. But this movie doesn't hold your hand.
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- Shu Qi
- Hsiao-Hsien Hou
- Central Motion Pictures Corporation
In 8th century China, 10-year-old general's daughter Nie Yinniang is handed over to a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to ...
Oct 15, 2015 · The Assassin. Directed by Hsiao-Hsien Hou. Action, Drama, History. Not Rated. 1h 45m. By A.O. Scott. Oct. 15, 2015. “The Assassin” is a stately action movie, graceful and slow-moving, with ...