The Assassin – Hou Hsiao-Hsien, 2015. Photo: NFSA.
2015 | PG | DCP | TWN | D: Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Mandarin (English subtitles)
This gripping martial arts epic portrays a young woman trained as an assassin and assigned a near-impossible task. Set in Tang dynasty China, The Assassin follows Nie Yinniang’s journey, from a childhood spent honing her skills under watchful eye to a fateful collision of love and duty.
A newcomer to the wuxia genre, director Hou Hsiao-Hsien delivers a stunning piece of period cinema.
‘Hou’s breathtaking film is a beautiful mystery, matchlessly skilful, yet still hostage to human sentiments – and all the better for it’ – The Guardian
This film is part of the Lunar New Year series at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this curated selection of films featuring Mandarin language.
The Details
What: The Assassin screening
When: Wednesday 7 February 2024, at 6pm
Where: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (Arc Cinema)
Cost: Adult $16, Concession $12 Get tickets here.
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