Taiwan / USA / China,
2007, 157 min
Directed by:
Ang LeeCinematography:
Rodrigo PrietoComposer:
Alexandre DesplatCast:
Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Joan Chen, Leehom Wang, Wei Tang, Anupam Kher, Akiko Takeshita, Yan Su, Hui-Ling Wang, Lisa Lu, Rodrigo Prieto, Jacqueline Zhu, Lawrence Ko (more)VOD (1)
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Set against the backdrop of a transforming country, a young woman finds herself swept up in a radical plot to assassinate a ruthless and secretive intelligence agent. As she immerses herself in her role as a cosmopolitan seductress, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game that will ultimately determine her fate. (Focus Features)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2008 - Tony Leung Chiu-wai (Best Male Lead)
- 2008 - Wei Tang (Best Female Lead)
- 2008 - Rodrigo Prieto (Best Cinematography)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2008 - Best Costume Design
- 2008 - Best Film not in the English Language
Guldbagge Awards
- 2008 - Ang Lee (Best Foreign Film)
Hong Kong Film Awards
- 2008 - Best Film of Mainland and Taiwan
Golden Globes
- 2008 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Critics Choice Awards
- 2008 - Alexandre Desplat (Best Composer)
- 2008 - Best Foreign Language Film
Venice Film Festival
- 2007 - Ang Lee (Golden Lion for Best Film)
- 2007 - Rodrigo Prieto (Golden Osella - Outstanding Technical Contribution)