The Posterist
Mr Yuen Tai-Yung (b. 1941) is a Chinese artist known for his creation of over 200 iconic Hong Kong movie posters - which include many films from the Bruce Lee, Hui Brothers, Stephen Chow, Jacky Chan and Sammo Hung's kung fu and comedy series. This documentary chronicles the director's quest to find the reclusive master and subsequent encounters with the man within a period of 12 months. It captures the life and art of the self-taught genius who single-handedly depicted the look and feel of what can be describe as the Golden Era of Hong Kong Cinema from 1975 to 1992. Western audiences might recognize some familiar faces from the prolific painter's recent works - undeniably breathtaking - such as the portraits of Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, James Dean, John Lennon, Audrey Hepburn and Anne Hathaway.
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| Original Title | 海報師：阮大勇的插畫藝術 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Hui See-Wai |
| Runtime | 71 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The director constructs the narrative as a quiet investigation, where the subject is not a criminal but a reclusive visionary. He works with archival footage and colleague interviews to piece together the mosaic of Yuen Tai-Yung's life, whose art became the visual identity of a cinematic golden age.
What lingers after viewing is a deep appreciation for the craft that turned movies into legends before they even hit theaters. The film is a gentle reminder of the artists working behind the scenes. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hui See-Wai
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With focused attention, as if visiting a gallery exhibition.
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