Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)

overview : Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how martial arts crossed borders and become an international phenomenon -- with the help of footage and interviews with the stars who made the genre what it is today. Director Lau Ka Leung (who helmed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) joins in, sharing his thoughts on how certain cinematic technologies have improved martial arts films and expanded their appeal, on the set of Drunken Monkey (2003).

Release Date : Jan 01, 2003

Runtime : 47m

Genre : Documentary  TV Movie  

Companies : Bang Productions, Celestial Pictures, Independent Film Channel

Countries : United States of America, Hong Kong

Keywords : martial arts, kung fu, interview, hong kong, director, martial artist