The Great Hero Hu Jinquan

Lin Jingjie
Hu Jinquan, Hsu Feng, Shi Jun, John Woo, Tsui Hark, Sammo Hung, Ann Hui, Cheng Pei-pei, Wang Tong, Jiao Xiongping, Wen Tianxiang, Huang Jianye
2022
Taiwan, China
Completed
Mandarin Chinese
220 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known as大俠胡金銓,is aTaiwan, ChinaProducerwomen sex,At2022Released in year
。The dialogue language isMandarin Chinese,Current Douban rating8.8(For reference only)。
"The Great Hero Hu Jinquan" will be released in two parts: First Part - "The Prophet Once Came": This part presents Hu's classic films in a chronological manner, allowing the audience to experience his cinematic charm. Important scholars and film critics analyze the aesthetics of his films, along with heavyweight filmmakers who have collaborated with Hu, such as Hsu Feng, Cheng Pei-pei, Wang Tong, Tsui Hark, John Woo, and Sammo Hung, sharing their memories and details from that time, gradually revealing Hu's filmmaking methods, aesthetic style, and his artistic dedication and passionate pursuits. Second Part - "The Heartbroken Wanderer": This part recounts Hu Jinquan's lifelong fate of drifting without a home, exploring how this fate, from Beijing, Taiwan, Hong Kong to the USA, reflects in his works and affects his artistic trajectory. It particularly highlights the years when, despite his old age, he still fervently sought to create films, yet his ambitions remained unfulfilled, which was not as glamorous as many imagine. He was a creator of an era, yet also a lonely hero whose time did not favor him amidst the great upheavals of the age. The film also revisits the shooting locations through the footsteps of Shi Jun, who was nurtured by Hu Jinquan and starred in "The Dragon Inn" and "The Lady Hermit," creating a sense of time travel as the camera flashes back to pieces of the past. The hero may be aging, but he does not give up the pursuit of memories of his mentor of fifty years, embodying a sincere bond akin to father and son. ★ Master filmmaker Hu Jinquan is a giant in the martial arts film industry. Although he produced few works in his lifetime, he pioneered a new approach to martial arts cinema, establishing the genre's foundation. ★ Director Lin Jingjie, of "Finding the Sea Person," documents Hu Jinquan's development as a director, exploring his film aesthetics and his passion for and pursuit of cinematic art. ★ The first part gathers reminiscences and interviews with filmmakers who have collaborated with Hu Jinquan, including Shi Jun, John Woo, Tsui Hark, Sammo Hung, Ann Hui, Hsu Feng, Cheng Pei-pei, Wang Tong, and critics such as Jiao Xiongping, Wen Tianxiang, Huang Jianye. ★ The second part explores the influence of life on Hu Jinquan's works from Beijing to Hong Kong, Taiwan to the USA, seeking to understand how he became a unique artist. ★ Rare insights from Hu Jinquan's family and close friends recall the life of this great master, giving the audience a deeper understanding of his life and creations.