Ashes of Time - Redux

The film is set in five parts, five seasons that are part of the Chinese almanac. The story takes place in the jianghu, the world of the martial arts. Ouyang Fen has lived in the western desert for some years. He left his home in White Camel Mountain when the woman he loved chose to marry his elder brother rather than him. Instead of seeking glory, he ends up as an agent. When people come to him with a wish to eliminate someone who has wronged them, he puts them in touch with a swordsman who can do the job.
Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.
Script: Wong Kar Wai, based on the novel
Cinematography: Christopher Doyle
Editing: William Chang Suk Ping, Patrick Tam
Music: Frankie Chan, Roel A. Garcia, Wu Tong featuring Yo-Yo Ma
Actors: Leslie Cheung (Ouyang Feng), Tony Leung Ka Fai (Huang Yaoshi), Maggie Cheung (the woman), Brigitte Lin (Murong Yang), Tony Leung Chiu Wai (Blind Swordsman), Carina Lau (Peach Blossom), Charlie Young (
Production: Jet Tone Productions
Producers: Wong Kar Wai, Jeff Lau, Jacky Pang YeeWah
Production Design: William Chang Suk Ping
Choreography: Sammo Hung
Format: 35mm Color
Production Country: Hong Kong (China)
Production Year: 2008
Duration: 93
Contact: Fortissimo Films, The NetherlandsFrederique de RooijT. +31 20 627 3215frederique@fortissimo.nlwww.fortissimofilms.com

Wong Kar Wai

He was born in Shanghai. He moved at the age of five to Hong Kong with his parents. He was recognized as one of the most promising filmmakers, in 1988,with his first feature film "As Tears Go By". His film "Days of Being Wild" won five top prizes at the Hong Kong Film Awards. "Chungking Express" was the first of his films to break through into wide international distribution. "Fallen Angels" consolidated his position as one of the most innovative storytellers of our times. "Happy Together" earned the Best Director Award at the Cannes IFF 1997. His latest, "My Blueberry Nights", was nominated for the Golden Palm at the 60th Cannes IFF.

Filmography

(Selected)
1988 Wong Kok KarMun/As Tears Go By
1990 Ah Fei Jing Jueng/Days of Being Wild
1994 Dong Xie Xi Du/Ashes of Time
1994 Chong Qing Sen Lin/Chungking Express
1995 Duo Luo Tian Shi/Fallen Angels
1997 Chun Guang Zha Xie/Happy Together
2000 Hua Yang Nian Hua/In theMood for Love
2004 2046
2007 My Blueberry Nights
2008 Ashes of Time - Redux