“The Grandmaster (2013)” is a Hong Kong-Chinese martial arts drama film based on the life story of the Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man. The film was directed and written by Wong Kar-wai and starred Tony Leung as Ip Man. It was released on 8 January 2013 in China. It was the opening film at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2013. The film was selected as part of the 2013 Hong Kong International Film Festival. The Weinstein Company has acquired the international distribution rights for the film.
The Grandmaster Official Trailer directed by Kar Wai Wong and starring Ziyi Zhang, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Chen Chang
Synopsis:
The story of martial-arts master Ip Man, the man who trained Bruce Lee.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Wong Kar Wai, THE GRANDMASTER is an epic action feature inspired by the life and times of the legendary kung fu master, Ip Man. The story spans the tumultuous Republican era that followed the fall of China’s last dynasty, a time of chaos, division and war that was also the golden age of Chinese martial arts. Filmed in a range of stunning locations that include the snow-swept landscapes of Northeast China and the subtropical South, THE GRANDMASTER features virtuoso performances by some of the greatest stars of contemporary Asian cinema, including Tony Leung and Ziyi Zhang.
The Grandmaster Official Trailer #2 (2013)
Title: The Grandmaster (2013)
Director: Kar Wai Wong
Cast: Ziyi Zhang, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Chen Chang
Release Date: 23 August 2013 (USA)
Genre: Action, Biography
Country: Hong Kong, China