Shi mian mai fu (Original title)Shimian maifu (Alternative title)House of Flying Daggers (Alternative title)
Date: 2004 (Copyright)Countries: Hong Kong, People's Republic of ChinaDirector: Zhang Yimou
Production company billing: ©2004. Elite Group (2003) Enterprises, Inc. Elite Group (2003) Enterprises Inc. presents an Edko Films, Zhang Yimou Studio production in collaboration with Beijing New Picture Film Co., Ltd. [end] In collaboration with China Film Co-Production Corporation In Colour Subtitles 2.35:1 [Super 35] author: Elite Group (2003) Enterprises, Inc.
Synopsis: Set in 859AD as China's Tang Dynasty goes into decline. Unrest sweeps the land and rebel armies fight the corrupt government. The largest, the House of Flying Daggers, is led by a mysterious new leader. Two local captains, Leo and Jin, are assigned the task of capturing him, by winning the trust of the beautiful, blind revolutionary, Mei.
Genres: Martial arts, Romance
Releases
Date: 2004not specifiedRelease type: TheatricalFormat: Super-35 - ColourRuntime: 99 mins Length: 10696 FeetLanguage: Chinese, Mandarin
Date: 26 December 2004Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Title: At home/Blu-Ray special: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: THOMAS, William Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times 1 Apr 2006 Page: 43
Title: Films of the Week.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Asian Cinema v17 n1 Spr/Sum 2006 Pages: 166-182
Title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero and House of the Fly...Author: LEVITIN, Jacqueline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...ing Daggers: Interpreting Gender Thematics in the Conte- mporary Swordplay Film - A View From the West". On three mar -tial arts, sword play or "wuxia" films which are commonly motivated by revenge and feature women as action heroines. /
In: Premiere v18 n9 June 2005 Pages: 118-119
Title: HomeGuide: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: J.L. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Asian Cinema v16 n2 Aut/Win 2005 Pages: 277-291
Title: There Is A Beauty in the Door(way) of Flying DaggersAuthor: CHEN, Ya-chen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analytical article.
In: Empire n192 June 2005 Page: 160
Title: Play: House Of Flying DaggersAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n654 March 2005 Page: 188
Title: Film cds: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Pages: 144-146
Title: Cultural revolutionAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Zhang Yimou reminisces about his 'wushu' reading during the Cultural Revolution and how he later came to be known as one of the Fifth Generation filmmakers. Sidebar on his action-as-poetry film-making secrets in SHI MIAN MAI FU.
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Page: 33
Title: Now showing: HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERSAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Black Filmmaker v8 n30 May/Jun 2005 Page: 57
Title: [Black Filmmaker - v8 n30 May/Jun 2005: no known title]Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n45/46 2005 Page: 109
Title: Film Music Review: New FilmsAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n657 June 2005 Page: 129
Title: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n1 January 2005 Pages: 51-52
Title: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: FELPERIN, Leslie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n652 January 2005 Page: 108
Title: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: BOOTH, Owen Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n652 January 2005 Pages: 62-63
Title: Takeshi Kaneshiro: A perfect aimAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief career profile of actor Takeshi Kaneshiro, with comments on his role in SHI MIAN MAI FU and future projects.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n2 February 2005 Pages: 4-5
Title: Say it in FrenchAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Agnès Jaoui's COMME UNE IMAGE has enjoyed a healthy word-of- mouth success in the UK whereas Amma Asante's A WAY OF LIFE was shied away by audience despite encouraging reviews. List of 2004 foreign-language films at the UK/Ireland box office
In: Sight and Sound v15 n2 February 2005 Page: 88
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Films 2004 Page: [whole issue]
Title: And the Oscar goes to...Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the contenders for the 2004 Oscars.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n6 Dec/Jan 2004/5 Pages: 4-5,8
Title: CFQ Update: A Cut AboveAuthor: REID, Dr Craig Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Zhang Yimou talks about HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n6 Dec/Jan 2004/5 Page: 56
Title: In Review: FilmAuthor: ALTMAN, Mark A. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v48th 2004 Page: 9
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v48th 2004: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes director's note. Production/sales/distribution contact details.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n10 Nov/Dec 2004 Page: 31
Title: Score: Reviews of CDsAuthor: WONG, Cary Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1455 4 Jun 2004 Page: 18
Title: ReviewsAuthor: ROMNEY, Jonathan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005 Page: 94
Title: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: BOOTH, Owen Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1476 12 Nov 2004 Page: 12
Title: Zhang's Eastern promiseAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Zhang Yimou talks about his Oscar nomination with HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, shooting films in China, & actress Zhang Ziyi.
In: Screen International n1476 12 Nov 2004 Page: 14
Title: Global meltdownAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In an Oscar Countdown feature, looks at the favourites for the 2005 foreign-language Oscar: The SEA INSIDE; HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS; Les CHORISTES in particular.
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Page: 90
Title: HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERSArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n4 December 2004 Page: 24,26
Title: Reviews: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v85 n12 December 2004 Page: 12,14
Title: Global Village: A colorful rebellion in ChinaAuthor: OPPENHEIMER, Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding discusses his work on 'Shi Mian Mai Fu' (House of Flying Daggers), and how colour and camera movements were used to convey the emotional changes in the films narrative.
In: Inside Film n72 Dec/Jan 2004/05 Pages: 60-62
Title: Chinese whispersAuthor: MURTAGH, Tony Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Sound post-production professionals Roger Savage, Jane Maguire and Michael Thompson talk about the subtle sounds on SHI MIAN MAI FU (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS).
In: Screen International n1478 26 Nov 2004 Pages: 24-25
Title: Cinematography: The charge of the light brigadeAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Leading cinematographers talk about the challenges of some spectacular sequences: Richardson (AVIATOR); Deschanel (The PASSION OF THE CHRIST); Delbonnel (A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT); Xiading (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS); Pietro (ALEXANDER).
In: Empire n182 August 2004 Page: 61
Title: Talent: Zhang ZiyiAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Zhang Ziyi referring to her most recent roles in 2046 and HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS.
In: Vanity Fair n532 December 2004 Page: 52
Title: Secret daggersAuthor: HANDY, Bruce Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
Author: XU, Gary G. Pages: xii, 175 p.
Title: Martial arts
Author: RANCE, PTJ Pages: 280 p.
Date: 2004 (Copyright)Countries: Hong Kong, People's Republic of ChinaDirector: Zhang Yimou
Production company billing: ©2004. Elite Group (2003) Enterprises, Inc. Elite Group (2003) Enterprises Inc. presents an Edko Films, Zhang Yimou Studio production in collaboration with Beijing New Picture Film Co., Ltd. [end] In collaboration with China Film Co-Production Corporation In Colour Subtitles 2.35:1 [Super 35] author: Elite Group (2003) Enterprises, Inc.
Synopsis: Set in 859AD as China's Tang Dynasty goes into decline. Unrest sweeps the land and rebel armies fight the corrupt government. The largest, the House of Flying Daggers, is led by a mysterious new leader. Two local captains, Leo and Jin, are assigned the task of capturing him, by winning the trust of the beautiful, blind revolutionary, Mei.
Genres: Martial arts, Romance
Releases
Date: 2004not specifiedRelease type: TheatricalFormat: Super-35 - ColourRuntime: 99 mins Length: 10696 FeetLanguage: Chinese, Mandarin
Date: 26 December 2004Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Credits
(110)
©/Presented by: Elite Group Enterprises, Production Company: Edko Films, Production Company: Zhang Yimou Studio, In collaboration with: Ltd. Beijing New Picture Film Co., China Film Co-production Corporation, [International Sales]: Focus Features, Executive Producer: Zhang Weiping, Produced by: Bill Kong, Zhang Yimou, Associate Producer: Zhang Zhenyan, Unit Manager: Ge Tianhui, Lu Sen, Unit Manager (Ukraine): Vasyl Vasylyovych Prorochuk, Unit Manager (Ukraine): Nadia Hryhorivna Kostyuk, Larysa Khalyapina, Production Co-ordinator: Alice Yeung, Accountant: Kang Xiaowei, Accountant: Liu Ming-na, Zhao Shufen, Post-production Supervisor: Jane Maguire, Post-production Co-ordinator: Geng Ling, Action Director: Tony Ching Siu-tung, Assistant Director: Chang Xiaoyang, Assistant Director: Pu Lun, Fu Lulu, Assistant to Director: Pang Liwei, Assistant to Director: Wei Ran, Hou Zhihua, Script Supervisor: Wang Lige, Chen Qiaona, Screenplay: Li Feng, Screenplay: Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin, Story: Zhang Yimou, Story: Li Feng, Wang Bin, Director of Photography: Zhao Xiaoding, Lighting Designer: Ji Jianmin, Steadicam Operator: Raymond Lam Fai-tai, Video Assist Operator: Yang Qianbin, Video Assist Operator: Dou Fei, Jin Zaifeng, Still Photographer: Bai Xiaoyan, Visual Effects: Animal Logic, Visual Effects Supervisor: Angie Lam On Yee, Visual Effects: Digital Pictures, Menfond Electronic Art & Computer Design Co. Ltd., Edited by: Cheng Long, Production Designed by: Huo Tingxiao, Supervising Art Director: Han Zhong, Art Director: Zhao Bin, Art Director: Wei Xinhua, Wu Ming, Property Master: Zhu Ming, Hou Yi, Costume Designed by: Emi Wada, Wardrobe Supervisor: Huang Baorong, Chief Make-up Artist: Kwan Lee-na, Yang Xiaohai, Chief Hairstylist: Chau Siu-mui, Main Title Design: R!OT, Film Laboratory/Digtl Intermediate Srvcs: Atlab, Digital Intermediate Services: Digital Pictures, Original Music Scored by: Shigeru Umebayashi, Orchestra: Arigat-orchestra, Violin: Konno Hitoshi, Saxophone: Bob Zung, Bamboo Flute: Shota Mochizuki, Erhu: Jia Pengfang, Guitars: Kohichiro Tashiro, Echo Game Percussion: Ikuo Kakehashi, Orchestrator: Sachiko Miyano, Sound Co-ordinator (Uchida Music Office): Tsutomu Satomi, Original Music Produced by: Shigeru Umebayashi, Music Production: EX Ltd, [Music] Production Manager: Kumiko Sekiguchi, Music Editor: Mark Franken, Music Edited/Mixed by: Minoru Tanaka, Music Programming: Tadashi Yatabe, Dance Choreographer: Zhang Jianmin, Sound Designed by: Tao Jing, Sound Supervisor: Roger Savage, Production Sound Mixer: Tao Jing, Sound Technician: Lai Jiabin, He Wei, Re-recording Mixer: Roger Savage, Sound Editor (Beijing Soundfirm Co. Ltd): Tao Jing, Wang Yuhong, Sound Editor (Soundfirm Australia): Steve Burgess, Sound Editor (Soundfirm Australia): Vic Kaspar, Sound Editor (Soundfirm Australia): Ron Feruglio, Sound Editor (Soundfirm Australia): Jo Mion, Sound Editor (Soundfirm Australia): Paul Pirola, Andrew Neil, Voice Artist: Chen Li, Voice Artist: Zhang Jie, Voice Artist: Sun Dachuan, Wang Yanping, Foley [Artist]: Tian Kai, Liu Jia, Foley (Drum): Zhao Lin, Foley Walker: Mario Vaccaro, Foley Recordist: Blair Slater, Sound Post-production: Ltd. Soundfirm Beijing Co., Soundfirm (Sydney), In memory of: Anita Mui, Creative Consultant: Maria Lo Orzel, Stanley J. Orzel, Martial Arts Co-ordinator: Li Cai
Cast
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Takeshi Kaneshiro (Jin), Andy Lau (Leo), Zhang Ziyi (Mei), Song Dandan (Yee), Wang Yabin, Zheng Lu, Wu Weifeng, Yan Yan, Zheng Jie (dancer), Zhao Hongfei, Guo Jun, Zhang Shu, Wang Jiusheng, Zhang Zhengyong, Wang Yongxin, Liu Dong, Zi Qi, Qu Xuedong, Tian Liping, Zhao Hongwei, Huang Weina, Ge Dan, Yang Xiadong, Shang Yisha, Liu Ying, Huang Jingwen, Zhang Kejia, Luo Tianyou, Zhu Lin, Hu Jiwei, Hong Yu, Hao Bojie, Zhu Jiajun, Xu Ge, Chou Jingxiu, Guo Cuifang, Li Chengyuan, Zhang Shuo, Zhang Jidong, Li Qiang, Fu Yang, Yang Guang, Wen Yang, Chen Liang, Lin Xiuqiang, Wang Kun, Li Meng, Dong Ming, Zheng Xiaodong, Song Chacha, Wang Xuanyi, Huang Xueying (performer)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(33)
In: Empire n234 December 2008 Page: 200Title: At home/Blu-Ray special: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: THOMAS, William Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times 1 Apr 2006 Page: 43
Title: Films of the Week.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Asian Cinema v17 n1 Spr/Sum 2006 Pages: 166-182
Title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero and House of the Fly...Author: LEVITIN, Jacqueline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...ing Daggers: Interpreting Gender Thematics in the Conte- mporary Swordplay Film - A View From the West". On three mar -tial arts, sword play or "wuxia" films which are commonly motivated by revenge and feature women as action heroines. /
In: Premiere v18 n9 June 2005 Pages: 118-119
Title: HomeGuide: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: J.L. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Asian Cinema v16 n2 Aut/Win 2005 Pages: 277-291
Title: There Is A Beauty in the Door(way) of Flying DaggersAuthor: CHEN, Ya-chen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analytical article.
In: Empire n192 June 2005 Page: 160
Title: Play: House Of Flying DaggersAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n654 March 2005 Page: 188
Title: Film cds: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Pages: 144-146
Title: Cultural revolutionAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Zhang Yimou reminisces about his 'wushu' reading during the Cultural Revolution and how he later came to be known as one of the Fifth Generation filmmakers. Sidebar on his action-as-poetry film-making secrets in SHI MIAN MAI FU.
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Page: 33
Title: Now showing: HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERSAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Black Filmmaker v8 n30 May/Jun 2005 Page: 57
Title: [Black Filmmaker - v8 n30 May/Jun 2005: no known title]Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n45/46 2005 Page: 109
Title: Film Music Review: New FilmsAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n657 June 2005 Page: 129
Title: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n1 January 2005 Pages: 51-52
Title: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: FELPERIN, Leslie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n652 January 2005 Page: 108
Title: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: BOOTH, Owen Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n652 January 2005 Pages: 62-63
Title: Takeshi Kaneshiro: A perfect aimAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief career profile of actor Takeshi Kaneshiro, with comments on his role in SHI MIAN MAI FU and future projects.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n2 February 2005 Pages: 4-5
Title: Say it in FrenchAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Agnès Jaoui's COMME UNE IMAGE has enjoyed a healthy word-of- mouth success in the UK whereas Amma Asante's A WAY OF LIFE was shied away by audience despite encouraging reviews. List of 2004 foreign-language films at the UK/Ireland box office
In: Sight and Sound v15 n2 February 2005 Page: 88
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Films 2004 Page: [whole issue]
Title: And the Oscar goes to...Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the contenders for the 2004 Oscars.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n6 Dec/Jan 2004/5 Pages: 4-5,8
Title: CFQ Update: A Cut AboveAuthor: REID, Dr Craig Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Zhang Yimou talks about HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n6 Dec/Jan 2004/5 Page: 56
Title: In Review: FilmAuthor: ALTMAN, Mark A. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v48th 2004 Page: 9
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v48th 2004: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes director's note. Production/sales/distribution contact details.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n10 Nov/Dec 2004 Page: 31
Title: Score: Reviews of CDsAuthor: WONG, Cary Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1455 4 Jun 2004 Page: 18
Title: ReviewsAuthor: ROMNEY, Jonathan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005 Page: 94
Title: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: BOOTH, Owen Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1476 12 Nov 2004 Page: 12
Title: Zhang's Eastern promiseAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Zhang Yimou talks about his Oscar nomination with HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, shooting films in China, & actress Zhang Ziyi.
In: Screen International n1476 12 Nov 2004 Page: 14
Title: Global meltdownAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In an Oscar Countdown feature, looks at the favourites for the 2005 foreign-language Oscar: The SEA INSIDE; HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS; Les CHORISTES in particular.
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Page: 90
Title: HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERSArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n4 December 2004 Page: 24,26
Title: Reviews: House of Flying DaggersAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v85 n12 December 2004 Page: 12,14
Title: Global Village: A colorful rebellion in ChinaAuthor: OPPENHEIMER, Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding discusses his work on 'Shi Mian Mai Fu' (House of Flying Daggers), and how colour and camera movements were used to convey the emotional changes in the films narrative.
In: Inside Film n72 Dec/Jan 2004/05 Pages: 60-62
Title: Chinese whispersAuthor: MURTAGH, Tony Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Sound post-production professionals Roger Savage, Jane Maguire and Michael Thompson talk about the subtle sounds on SHI MIAN MAI FU (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS).
In: Screen International n1478 26 Nov 2004 Pages: 24-25
Title: Cinematography: The charge of the light brigadeAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Leading cinematographers talk about the challenges of some spectacular sequences: Richardson (AVIATOR); Deschanel (The PASSION OF THE CHRIST); Delbonnel (A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT); Xiading (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS); Pietro (ALEXANDER).
In: Empire n182 August 2004 Page: 61
Title: Talent: Zhang ZiyiAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Zhang Ziyi referring to her most recent roles in 2046 and HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS.
In: Vanity Fair n532 December 2004 Page: 52
Title: Secret daggersAuthor: HANDY, Bruce Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Sinascape: contemporary Chinese cinemaAuthor: XU, Gary G. Pages: xii, 175 p.
Title: Martial arts
Author: RANCE, PTJ Pages: 280 p.