Friday Flicks @ Fowler
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS (China,Hong Kong 2004) -
A beautifully filmed story, more love story than martial arts, set in AD 859, as the Tang Dynasty declines and rebel groups are established. The use of strong colors is a signature of the director's work. Costumes and artifacts were based on ancient paintings. Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. Written and directed by Zhang Yimou. Mandarin with English subtitles. Rated R.