Spotlight
Wondering which films to watch? Spotlight presents thematically grouped, must see films, hand-picked by Fandor's curators.
Spotlight on Hong Kong Cinema
Due to its autonomy from mainland China prior to 1997, Hong Kong developed a robust movie industry free from interference, becoming the world's third largest producer of films and minting many superstars. Martial Arts masters like Bruce Lee and Chow Yun-Fat have kicked their way to Western audiences, making themselves household names the world over. But the national cinema has made a distinct artistic impact as well, with auteurs like Wong Kar-wai, who turns 57 this week, producing stylishly influential films that embody Hong Kong's rich movie tradition.
Selected Films
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Red Trousers
In this dazzling combination of documentary and short film directed by and starring Robin Shou (star of MORTAL KOMBAT), the death-defying feats performed by the world's greatest stuntmen are profiled through interviews and clips that showcase their work. Intercutting with the documentary footage...Watch Movie
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Treasure Hunt
International action superstar Chow Yun Fat (BULLETPROOF MONK) stars in this action adventure shot entirely on location in China's famous Shaolin Temple and co-starring legendary kung fu star Gordon Liu. CIA agent Jeff Chang (Chow) is assigned to China to bring a mysterious treasure back to the...Watch Movie
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Gallants
In a remote village, Dragon (Chen Kuan Tai) and Tiger (Leung Siu-Lung) run Law's Teahouse, which was once a celebrated martial arts school. The middle-aged pair's skills have diminished in the thirty years they have waited for their Kung Fu master to awaken from his coma. When real estate...Watch Movie
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Full Contact
Unsurpassed action-packed set pieces, dazzling direction and one of Chow Yun-Fat's most explosive performance fuel FULL CONTACT, a first-rate, high-octane tale of revenge and retribution. To help his buddy Sam (Anthony Wong) settle a gambling debt, Jeff (Chow Yun-Fat) reluctantly agrees to join...Watch Movie
