John Woo returns to his roots in delivering his masterwork, an astonishing historical drama based on a crucial battle in a war that took place over 1800 years ago.
Less than 24 hours after Germany nominated Michael Haneke's The White Ribbon, it is the world critics association of FIPRESCI and its 223 members (I'm not one of them) that have bestowed the "Grand Prix 2009 for the Best Film of the Year" to the Haneke's B&W delight.
This year's Venice Film Festival (Aug. 27-Sept. 6.) looks like what the top tier of the medal standings might be comprised of at the upcoming Olympic games.
#67. Bi-mong Director: Kim Ki-dukWriters: Ki-dukProducers: Ki-duk Distributor: Currently Seeking Distribution The Gist: Joe Odagiri will play a man who dreams...