House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers is a 2004 wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou. It differs from other wuxia films in that it is more of a love story than a straight martial arts film. The use of strong colours is again a signature of Zhang Yimou's work. Several scenes in a bamboo forest completely fill the screen with green. Near the end of the film, a fight scene is set in a blizzard. The actors and blood are greatly highlighted on a whiteout background. ... More

Initial release date:

  • May 19, 2004

Directed by:

Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 59 min

Also known as:

  • House Of Flying Daggers,
  • Shi mian mai fu,
  • Attack from Ten Directions,
  • Flying Daggers,
  • Lovers,
  • Hero 2

Film

Directed by

Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou (born November 14, 1951) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum. Zhang has won numerous awards and recognitions, with...

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Aug 3, 2004
  • Apr 19, 2005
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 59 min

Languages:

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 100,000,000

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Awards

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank
  • 62

Metacritic Top Films

Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects Nominees

Satellite Award for Best Cinematography Winners

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Appears in ranked lists:

List Ranking
  • 62
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