A Chinese Ghost Story (Leslie Cheung)
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Show & CultureShow & CultureA monument of Hong Kong cinema and a cult film in China, this movie is an improbable yet perfectly mastered blend of supernatural horror, slapstick comedy, martial arts, and poetic romance. Leslie Cheung portrays a fragile, refined, and deeply romantic scholar, defining a new archetype of vulnerable and empathetic masculinity in Asian cinema, while another main attraction of the film is its giant demonic tongue. Thanks to Cheung's performance, the film turns a frightening folk tale into a moving and timeless exploration of tragic, impossible love. "With a captivating aesthetic, made of gothic sets and artisanal special effects, Ching Siu-tung weaves a suspended passion through a hybrid tale, an admirable blend of romance, horror comedy, and martial arts film." (Cinémathèque française) "One of the classics of the Chinese fantasy genre. Required viewing for any fan of Chinese cinema." (IGN Movies)
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Original title: Sien lui yau wan Hong Kong 1987 Director: Ching Siu-tung Language: original version with French subtitles Duration: 98 min Format: digital Cast: Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, Wu Ma, Lau Siu-ming 8 nominations and 4 wins, Golden Horse Awards 1987 Automatically translated from French.
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