The Making of Martial Arts Films—As Told by Filmmakers and Stars
A journey through the history of Hong Kong martial arts films based on our Oral History recordings. Filmmakers recollecting their past include prominent directors, stars and action choreographers. Bilingual in Chinese and English. Published in 1999, priced at HK$60. Currently out of stock. (Edited by Winnie Fu)
ISBN 962-8050-06-0
Contents
The Provisional Urban Council Membership List (98-99)
Message from the Chairman, Provisional Urban Council
Film Archive Advisers and Staff
Acknowledgements
Oral History Interviewees
Hong Kong Film Archive
Creating the Martial Arts Film and the Hong Kong Cinema Style
Zhang Che
Conflict and Desire – Dialogues Between the Hong Kong Martial Arts Genre and Social Issues in the Past 40 Years
Lau Tai-muk
Section I: A Retrospective
Section II: The Stars
Section III: Martial Arts Techniques and Special Effects
Martial Arts Directors in Hong Kong Cinema
Yu Mo-wan
Section IV: Directors' Philosophy
Biography
Chess Board