Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.
Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee, SHANGHAI TRIAD is a thrilling and sumptuously stylized potboiler about the Chinese criminal underworld of the 1930's from legendary director Zhang Yimou (Raise the Red Lantern, House of Flying Daggers).
Hired to be a servant to pampered nightclub singer and mob moll Xiao Jinbao (Gong Li, Ju Dou, Farewell My Concubine), naive teenager Shuisheng (Wang Xiaoxiao) is thrust into the glamorous and deadly demimonde of Shanghai’s crime syndicates. Over the course of seven days, Shuisheng observes mounting tensions as triad boss Tang begins to suspect traitors amongst his ranks and rivals for Xiao Jinbao’s affections. Zhang’s inventive take on the gangster film is “assured and attention-grabbing” (Variety) and Gong’s central performance, “a portrait of a capricious and indulgent woman who gains depth as we watch her -- is one of her finest” (Chicago Tribune).
directed by: Zhang Yimou
starring: Li Gong, Baotian Li, Xiaoxiao Wang
1995 / 108 min / 1.85:1 / Mandarin DTS-HD MA 2.0
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Overall rating: 4.7647057 / 5 from 102 reviews.
This limited edition spot gloss slipcover for the film Shanghai Triad, designed by Tony Stella, is praised for its beautiful release, captivating performances, and stunning cinematography. Customers appreciate the well-packaged and visually appealing product, which enhances the experience of this thrilling and stylish film from director Zhang Yimou.
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"I was pleasantly surprised by how good this film was. Acting across the board, was really good, but Li Gong was fantastic. The film was a unique take on a gangster/crime film, told from the perspective of a 14 year old servant, what he sees, hears and knows is what the audience is aware of. Directed by the great Zhang Yimou, this film is recommended. The slipcover by Tony Stella is a work of tremendous art."
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"As always fantastic release by Vinegar Syndrome with some fantastic extras new shiny release and as always fantasic slipcover that looks fantastic."
"Mid 90’s film about criminal underworld. Recommend highly this release. Great cover art as well."
"Nothing is better than classic Yimou, if only he still made films like this"
"Enough said!"
"Shanghai Triad is one of Zhang Yimou’s most visually controlled and thematically restrained works, set within the shadowy world of 1930s Shanghai crime. The story unfolds through the eyes of a young servant who becomes entangled in the life of a powerful mob boss and his enigmatic mistress, played by Gong Li. Rather than focusing on overt violence, the film builds tension through atmosphere, hierarchy, and quiet menace, revealing the rigid power structures and emotional isolation that define life within the criminal underworld. The Blu-ray release from Film Movement presents the film with a refined and faithful transfer that highlights its carefully composed cinematography and rich use of color. The presentation allows the subtle performances and deliberate pacing to shine, offering a more immersive experience than older formats. As part of Film Movement’s catalog, the release emphasizes thoughtful curation, bringing attention to an internationally acclaimed title while making it accessible in a high-quality format for both collectors and those discovering Zhang Yimou’s work for the first time."
"Very entertaining drama release mostly about gangster life in early twentieth century China. This title was not on my radar and I was pleasantly surprised. Comes with nifty artwork and handful of cool extras."
"Great performances, excellent release."
"a breathtakingly stylized, opulent 1930s crime potboiler directed by the legendary Zhang Yimou and starring the incomparable Gong Li"
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