3.9

91 reviews

The Grandmaster

Wong Kar-Wai20132h 10mBiography, Martial Arts, Period Piece

Written by Cinobo

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.

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Director
Cast
Also known as: Yi Dai Zong Shi, The Grandmaster

Festival screenings: Oscars
Language: Mandarin, Japanese, Cantonese
Country: Hong Kong, China
Age rating: 12+

Oscars

Nominated for Best Achievement in Cinematography

2014

Oscars

Nominated for Best Achievement in Costume Design

2014

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3.9

91 reviews

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