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LOVE MASSACRE
11/15（Sat）21:00 -Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho
Guest
Sonali JOSHI
Hong Kong / 981 / 91min
Director：981 / 91min
A psychological thriller bursting with the sharp talent of Patrick Tam — a leading director of the early Hong Kong New Wave, also known for his editing work on Wong Kar-wai’s “Days of Being Wild,” among others. Set in San Francisco, it boldly and in striking color design depicts a college student who, while trying to help her heartbroken friend, becomes caught in a harrowing ordeal. The heroine is played by Brigitte Lin. This film also marks William Chang’s debut as art director, an indispensable talent in Wong Kar-wai’s works.
Director：981 / 91min
Patrick Tam (Hong Kong, born 1948) began his career at Television Broadcast Limited. His first feature film, The Sword (1980), was an innovative wuxia film that helped initiate the Hong Kong New Wave era. His talent for visual storytelling continued to develop in Love Massacre (1981), Nomad (1982), andFinal Victory (1987). He is also known for his work as a film editor on Wong Kar Wai'sDays of Being Wild (1990) andAshes of Time (1994). Tam received the Best Director and Best Screenplay awards at the 26th Hong Kong Film Awards for After This Our Exile (2006).
Schedule
11/15（Sat）21:00 -
Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho
Guest
Sonali JOSHI