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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:awards |
Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film
Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Language Film |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$177 million
|
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Christopher_Doyle
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:China
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Highly acclaimed by critics.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced martial arts cinema.
Known for its visual style. Popularized Chinese cinema internationally. |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Miramax_Films
|
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:China
gptkb:Gansu_Province gptkb:Xinjiang Ningxia |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:martial_arts
gptkb:action gptkb:drama |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
Released on DVD and Blu-ray.
Special features include behind-the-scenes. |
| gptkbp:influences |
Inspired by historical events.
Draws from Chinese literature. Incorporates traditional Chinese philosophy. |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Mandarin
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Tan_Dun
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The truth is not what it seems."
" A hero is someone who sacrifices for others." |
| gptkbp:plot |
A nameless warrior is summoned to the court of the King of Qin.
The warrior recounts his battles against three assassins. Themes of honor, sacrifice, and the nature of truth. |
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:2002
|
| gptkbp:release_region |
gptkb:China
gptkb:Hong_Kong gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:remake |
None.
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
99 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
Li Feng |
| gptkbp:sequel |
None.
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Features orchestral music.
Released by Sony Classical. |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Maggie_Cheung
gptkb:Donnie_Yen gptkb:Tony_Leung_Chiu-Wai gptkb:Jet_Li gptkb:Zhang_Ziyi |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:HERO_series
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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