The Grandmaster

The Grandmaster

  • Wong Kar-Wai
  • 2013
  • 2h 10m
  • Biography, Martial Arts, Period Piece

A rainy poem of martial arts and color shades in the hands of the unsurpassed Wong Kar-wai. Starring his regular partner, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, in delightful kung fu battles with Zhang Ziyi.

Synopsis

Ip Man, the great Kung Fu Master, was born in 1893 in Foshan, China. His early education began at age 7 and, while still young, he fought the best warriors, defeating them all. His life was tragically transformed when, during the Japanese invasion and subsequent civil war, he was forced to go to exile, leaving his beloved family behind. In Hong Kong, Ip Man began a successful career as a martial arts teacher, with Bruce Lee as his most famous student.

The Grandmaster
Details
Director
Wong Kar-Wai
Cast
Tony Leung
,
Cung Le
,
Qingxiang Wang
,
Elvis Tsui
,
Hye-Kyo Song
Language
Mandarin, Japanese, Cantonese
Also known as
Yi Dai Zong Shi | The Grandmaster
Festival screenings
Oscars
Country
Hong Kong
,
China
Age rating
12+

Nominated for Best Achievement in Cinematography

Oscars

2014

Nominated for Best Achievement in Costume Design

Oscars

2014

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