Sacrifice
(Zhao shi gu er)
Year: 2011
Country:
CHINA
Language:
Mandarin Chinese
Run Time:
126 minutes
SACRIFICE, an adaptation of Orphan of Zhao (the first Chinese opera to become known in Europe), dominated Chinese theaters upon its release and is sure to impress American viewers with its dramatic performances, alluring ancient Chinese scenery and absorbing Shakespearean plot. It is a complex tale of betrayals and revenge, as the jealous court official Tu Angu (Wang Xueqi) seeks to eradicate his prosperous enemies, the Zhao clan. Weaving together traps, poisons, sword fights, and all out warfare, Tu almost succeeds with his devious schemes, but the upright physician Cheng Ying (Ge You) has mercy on the infant child carrying the last remaining Zhao blood. However, his good intentions do not go unpunished and his own son's life becomes the unbearable price of righteousness. After years of pitiful toiling, justice alludes the doctor and the young Zhao boy grows ungrateful not only for his life, but for the grave cost to the only father he has ever known. The dramatic culmination of complex events leaves viewers wondering about both the nature of sacrifice and the power of sacrificial love. In keeping with his earlier film, "Farewell My Concubine," acclaimed director Chen Kaige delivers a dramatic cinematic achievement. (In Mandarin with subtitles) – S.H.
CIFF36 Screenings
Friday, March 23, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 8:10 PM
- This screening is on Stand By.
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Screenplay
Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
Director
Chen Kaige
Filmography
"Farewell My Concubine" (1993), "Temptress Moon" (1996) - 21st CIFF, "Killing Me Softly" (2002), "Together" (2002), "The Promise" (2005), "Forever Enthralled" (2008), SACRIFICE (2010)
Producer
Nicolas Duval-Adassovsky, Laurent Zeitoun, Yann Zenou
Cinematography
Mathieu Vadepied
Editing
Dorian Rigal-Ansous
Principal Cast
François Cluzet, Omar Sy
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