Taiwan / China / Hong Kong / USA,
2000, 116 min
Directed by:
Ang LeeCinematography:
Peter PauComposer:
Tan DunCast:
Yun-fat Chow, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang, Chen Chang, Sihung Lung, Pei-pei Cheng, Fa Zeng Li, Xian Gao, Yan Hai, De Ming Wang, Su-ying Huang, Li Li, Bin Chen (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy - and the inescapable, enduring power of love. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2001 - Ang Lee (Best Foreign Language Film)
- 2001 - Peter Pau (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 2001 - Tan Dun (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 2001 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 2001 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 2001 - Ang Lee (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2001 - Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2001 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 2001 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
- 2001 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2001 - Ang Lee, Li-Kong Hsu, William Kong (Best Feature)
- 2001 - Ang Lee (Best Director)
- 2001 - Ziyi Zhang (Best Supporting Female)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2001 - Ang Lee (Best Director)
- 2001 - Tan Dun (Best Music)
- 2001 - Best Costume Design
- 2001 - Best Film not in the English Language
- 2001 - Best Film
- 2001 - Michelle Yeoh (Best Leading Actress)
- 2001 - Ziyi Zhang (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2001 - Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus, Kuo-Jing Tsai (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2001 - Peter Pau (Best Cinematography)
- 2001 - Best Editing
- 2001 - Best Sound
- 2001 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 2001 - Best Production Design
- 2001 - Best Special Visual Effects
European Film Awards
- 2000 - Ang Lee (Screen International Award)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2001 - Ang Lee (Best Non-American Film)
Amanda Awards
- 2001 - Ang Lee (Best Foreign Language Film)
Hong Kong Film Awards
- 2001 - Ang Lee (Best Picture)
- 2001 - Ang Lee (Best Director)
- 2001 - Pei-pei Cheng (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2001 - Peter Pau (Best Cinematography)
- 2001 - Best Action Choreography
- 2001 - Tan Dun (Best Original Score)
- 2001 - Best Original Song
- 2001 - Best Sound Design
- 2001 - Yun-fat Chow (Best Actor)
- 2001 - Michelle Yeoh (Best Actress)
- 2001 - Ziyi Zhang (Best Actress)
- 2001 - Chen Chang (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2001 - Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus, Kuo-Jing Tsai (Best Screenplay)
- 2001 - Best Editing
- 2001 - Best Art Direction
- 2001 - Best Costume Design and Make-Up
Golden Globes
Critics Choice Awards
- 2001 - Best Foreign Language Film
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2000 - Best Foreign Language Film
- 2000 - Peter Pau (Best Cinematography)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2000 - Best Film
- 2000 - Peter Pau (Best Cinematography)
- 2000 - Best Production Design
- 2000 - Tan Dun (Best Music Score)
- 2000 - Ang Lee (Best Director)
- 2000 - Ziyi Zhang (Best Supporting Actress)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2000 - Peter Pau (Best Cinematographer)
The Saturn Awards
- 2001 - Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
- 2001 - Ang Lee (Best Director)
- 2001 - Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus, Kuo-Jing Tsai (Best Writing)
- 2001 - Yun-fat Chow (Best Actor)
- 2001 - Michelle Yeoh (Best Actress)
- 2001 - Ziyi Zhang (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2001 - Tan Dun, Yo-Yo Ma (Best Music)
- 2001 - Timmy Yip (Best Costumes)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2000 - Ang Lee (People's Choice Award)