This film screening hosted in partnership with Philadelphia Asian-American Film Foundation.
KING HU | TAIWAN, HONG KONG | 1971 | 180 MIN | NR | MANDARIN
Though a slight curveball for the S&S series, King Hu’s endlessly influential crowning achievement boasts unforgettable swordplay and the transformative power of Zen Buddhism as a noblewoman on the run joins forces with a ragtag band of villagers.
Cast: Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Bai Ying, Tien Peng
Part of the Philadelphia Film Society's - Swords and Sorcery Series
We’ve already begun to dust off our sandals and shine our swords at PFS in anticipation of Christopher Nolan’s latest epic THE ODYSSEY hitting theaters this July. As we eagerly await Odysseus’ journey home, we beckon all eager adventurers to join us for an entire month of fantastical epics filled to the brim with ancient spells, heroic feats, loincloths, and more!
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$40 General Admission, $32 PFS Members
About the Partners
Philadelphia Asian-American Film Foundation (PAAFF):
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation (PAAFF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to highlighting and supporting the experiences of AANHPI diaspora communities and showcasing the works of AANHPI storytellers through creative community-focused programs, primarily focusing on film and video art.