The Assassin
Nie yin niang | Hou Hsiao-hsien
Hou Hsiao-hsien’s most recent film is a martial arts epic set during the Tang Dynasty, the story of a young female assassin who falls in love with her target. The film’s lengthy gestation – production began in 2010 but was delayed by shooting difficulties and production problems – made for a colossal budget.
Flagey, Cinematek
