Our Closing Film

“The Grandmaster”

“The Grandmaster” is a 2013 Hong Kong- Chinese film is based on the life story of grandmaster Ip Man. Ip Man’s legacy in the practice of martial arts - Wing Chun, was carried out by some of his notable students like Bruce Lee, Victor Kan, Leung Sheung, Lok Yiu, Chu Shong-tin and may more.
Directed and written by Wong Kar Wai.

Wong Kar-wai, internationally renowned as an auteur for his visually unique, highly stylized, emotionally resonant work.

Variety gave the film a positive review, stating Wong "exceeds expectations with 'The Grandmaster,' fashioning a 1930s action saga into a refined piece of commercial filmmaking". The review also says, "Boasting one of the most propulsive yet ethereal realizations of authentic martial arts onscreen, as well as a merging of physicality and philosophy not attained in Chinese cinema since King Hu's masterpieces, the hotly anticipated pic is sure to win new converts from the genre camp."

Quick Facts

• The film is well known for its long development time, having been announced in 2008 and only released in 2013. 

• The film was paused for a while due to an injury Tony Leung (who stars as Ip Man) suffered during his training in Wing Chun.

• 'The Grandmaster' is Wong’s most expensive production till date.

• IN 2007 he directed his 'My Blueberry Nights', a romance/drama/road film which was his first feature in English.

       "Films don't just belong to the Mainland
         or Hong Kong. They belong to all Chinese
         and not just to a certain place at a certain time.
          It's a legacy that belongs to all of us."
                                              - Wong Kar Wai.





'The Grandmaster' has been chosen as the closing film and will be screened on the 30th of November so stay tuned and mark the date!



credits - http://thegrandmaster-lefilm.com
            -http://upload.wikimedia.org
            -variety.com