#41. In the Qing Dynasty
Director: Jia Zhang-ke
Writer(s): Unknown
Producers: Johnnie To.
Distributor: Rights Available.
The Gist: Taking place during years 1899 to 1911, the story follows changes in the Qing dynasty city after the abolishment of the imperial examination system and growing Western influences.….(more)
Cast: To be announced.
List Worthy Reasons…: How odd that Jia Zhang-ke follows fellow Asian auteur filmmakers such as Wong Kar Wai and Hou Hsiao Hsien in wanting to branch into the martial arts genre. We are paying close attention and look forward to this sixth generation filmmaker (The World, Still Life and 24 City) regardless of what his does next – although I do admit to not having seen his last picture, I Wish i Knew.
Release Date/Status?: Production begins in February, so this could be ready for a really late festival date.
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