Description |
1 videodisc (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
Series |
Focus Features spotlight series |
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Focus Features spotlight series.
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System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Cast |
Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Tang Wei, Joan Chen, Wang Leehom, Chung Hua Tou. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto ; editor, Tim Squyres ; music composed by, Alexandre Desplat ; costume designer, Lai Pan ; production designer, Lai Pan. |
Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. |
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Based on the short story Se, jie, by Eileen Chang. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for strong sexual content and a scene of brutal violence. |
Summary |
Set against the backdrop of Japanese occupied Shanghai in 1942, a young woman finds herself swept up in a radical plot to assassinate a ruthless and secretive intelligence agent. As she immerses herself in her role as a cosmopolitan seductress, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game of emotional intrigue, love and betrayal. |
Note |
Special features: "Tiles of deception, lurid affections" : discover how Ang Lee's passion fueled every step of this erotic thriller, from recreating the period to directing the talented cast. |
Awards |
Venice Film Festival, 2007: Golden Lion (Ang Lee) ; Golden Osella (Best Cinematography - Rodrigo Prieto) |
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Golden Horse Film Festival, 2007: Golden Horse Award - Best Actor (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) ; Best Director (Ang Lee) ; Best Film ; Best Makeup & Costume Design (Lai Pan) ; Best New Performer (Wei Tang) ; Best Original Film Score (Alexandre Desplat) ; Best Screenplay, Adapted (Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus) |
Language |
Mandarin dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Local Note |
WNPLFFDVD, WLKSDVD |
Subject |
Assassination -- China -- Drama.
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Intelligence officers -- China -- Drama.
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Femmes fatales -- China -- Drama.
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Intrigue -- China -- Drama.
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Motion pictures, Chinese.
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Foreign films -- China.
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China -- Drama.
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Spies -- China -- Drama.
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Indexed Term |
An sha Zhongguo Xi ju |
Genre/Form |
Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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Foreign language films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
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War films.
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Thriller -- Feature.
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War -- Feature.
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Romance -- Feature.
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Feature films.
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Suspense films.
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War films.
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Added Author |
Kong, Bill.
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Lee, Ang, 1954-
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Zhang, Ailing.
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Schamus, James, 1959-
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Wang, Huiling, 1964-
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Leung, Tony Chiu Wai, 1962-
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Wei, Tang.
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Chen, Joan, 1961-
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Wang, Lihong, 1976-
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Focus Features.
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River Road Entertainment (Firm)
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Shanghai dian ying zhi pian chang.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Added Title |
Se, jie |
Standard No. |
025195028950 |
Music No. |
62103667 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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