Hero: Zhang Yimou's Cinematic Poem of Movement and Meaning In "Hero", Zhang Yimou transcends the martial arts genre, transforming physical combat into a language of profound philosophical discourse. What begins as a seemingly simple narrative about an assassin becomes a breathtaking meditation on individual sacrifice and national unity. Drawing from Kurosawa's multi-perspective storytelling in "Rashomon", Zhang creates something entirely his own. Each retelling of the story is not just a different perspective, but a different visual poem - choreographed fights that are less about violence…
“One man's strength will unite an empire.”
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
- Status
- Released
- Original Title
- 英雄
- Original Language
- Chinese
- Production
- Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., China Film Co-Production, Elite Group Enterprises, Edko Films, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Zhang Yimou Studio
- Budget
- $31M
- Box Office
- $177.39M
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What is Hero about?
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Who stars in Hero?
The movie stars Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi and more.
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Hero was released in 2002 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
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