slide 26 to 30 of 14. Upon arrival he finds himself the lone adult among a group of convent girl students and prostitutes from a nearby brothel. An American finds refuge during the 1937 Japanese invasion of Nanking in a church with a group of women. [37] In its first four days of release, it took in $24 million at the box office. Pretending to be a priest, Miller tries to keep everyone safe while trying to repair the convent's truck to escape. Storyline In 1937 China, during the second Sino-Japanese war, a mortician, John (Christian Bale) arrives at a Catholic church in Nanjing to prepare a priest for burial. He finally returns home only to find that his beloved wife no longer recognizes him. It is handsomely photographed. Soon a group of flamboyant prostitutes arrive at the cathedral, seeking refuge by hiding in the cellar. What are the differences between the censored European Version and the Original Version. BBC News 24 January 2012 "The story behind Chinese war epic The Flowers of War", List of submissions to the 84th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, List of Chinese submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, "Trailer For WWII Epic The Flowers Of War Starring Christian Bale", "Chinese Blockbuster 'Flowers of War' Leaves U.S. $4.69 used View Item. By KENDRICK KUO [Warning: The review below contains mature themes] The Rape of Nanjing is … The film of this book, made by acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou (Raise the Red Lantern, House of Flying Dangers) stars Christian Bale and is China's entry for the 2011 Academy Awards. The Avengers. [15][16] The film's North American distribution rights were acquired by Wrekin Hill Entertainment, in association with Row 1 Productions, leading to an Oscar-qualifying limited release in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco in late December 2011, with general release in January 2012.[17][18][19]. Search for "Jin ling shi san chai" on Amazon.com, Title: The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s. $2.99 used View Item. Filming completed within 6 months. Wu Hehu, the general manager of Shanghai United Cinema Circuit, made a statement, saying “this is a simple business situation. Director Zhang Yimou constructs a visually beautiful, visceral experience that is both elegant and chaotic. Broken Arrow (1996) $3.99 used View Item. [44] The film reportedly earned $95 million in China. When in negotiations with the eight cinema circuits in question, it resulted in a threat to boycott the movie over the distributors' share. Batman Begins. [7] The story is set in Nanking, China, during the 1937 Nanking Massacre in the Second Sino-Japanese War. A U.S. fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War. Its exteriors were apparently shot on sets, including an impressive one for the cathedral and its surrounding grounds. Bale’s reluctant hero is sort of like Han Solo by way of Barfly ‘s Henry Chinaski. "[49] Andrew Pulver describes it as "a new dawn in China-Hollywood co-operation", arguing that "this ambitious war film from Zhang Yimou is an attempt to turn the revolting aftermath of the 1937 Japanese assault on Nanjing into a globally friendly, putatively inspiring epic that also aims to underscore the US and China's geopolitical mutual respect. Lu Chuan's "City of Life and Death'' was released in the United States last year and presented a far greater, grimmer, and more punishing re-creation of the sacking. The Flowers of War Synopsis: In 1937 China, during the second Sino-Japanese war, a mortician, John (Christian Bale) arrives at a Catholic church in Nanjing to prepare a priest for burial. To save himself, Bobby runs away and meets a strange old man who ... See full summary ». The Japanese maintain the killings were blown out of proportion to … You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The Flowers of War is a movie based on a novel originally titled 'The 13 Flowers of Nanjing' by the Chinese American author Geling Yan. Geling Yan is an award-winning Chinese novelist and screenwriter. Zhang Yimou's war epic heralds new co-operation, but at times the stylistic gap between east and west is just too deep Guiding light … Christian Bale in The Flowers of War. In 1937, Japan invades China, beginning the Second Sino-Japanese War. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher. Use the HTML below. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Upon arrival he finds himself the lone adult among a group of convent girl students and prostitutes from a nearby brothel. Zhang Weiping, producer of The Flowers of War and head of New Pictures Film, also refused to make any concessions. [8][9], It was selected as the Chinese entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards,[10][11][12] but did not make the final shortlist.
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