Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio
Hong Kong cinemas had a wide range of glamorous female stars during the golden age of the 60's and 70's. The series will take the audience on a sentimental journey to the good old days and once again look at the expansive epic costume dramas and huangmei operas in which actresses played both the male and female roles. Rare interviews with Sir Run Run Shaw, stars Ivy Ling Po, Shaw Yin Yin, Tanny Tie Ni and Cheng Pei Pei are also featured.
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| Original Title | 电影香江：俪影倾情 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Country | Hong Kong, United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Ian Taylor |
| Runtime | 51 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs a sentimental journey through the golden age of Hong Kong cinema, relying on a treasure trove of archival footage from Shaw Brothers. It explores the unique phenomenon of actresses who commanded the screen in both epic dramas and huangmei operas, becoming the defining faces of an era.
What lingers after the credits is a profound appreciation for the craft and glamour of a bygone filmmaking world. It's a heartfelt tribute to the stars who built an industry. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ian Taylor
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Best viewed attentively to appreciate the rare interviews and archival film clips.
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