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| Description: | THE EPIC COLLABORATIONS OF ZHANG YIMOU, ONE OF THE CINEMA'S GREATEST AUTEURS, AND ACCLAIMED CHINESE ACTRESS GONG LI IN AN 8-DISC Blu-ray SET. The films of Zhang Yimou, one of the cinema's greatest auteurs, and acclaimed Chinese actress Gong LI have had a profound effect on audiences around the world. Their long and diverse filmmaking partnership has produced some of cinema's greatest films. Here presented in one collection are the eight major works from their remarkable collaboration together. All eight films are presented in 1080p high definition, from 2K masters from the original negatives. Each film has additional supplements to compliment and provide insight into the making of these important cinema achievements. Red Sorghum (1988) - Imprint Collection #67 When a leprous winery owner in 1930s China dies a few days after his arranged marriage, his young widow is forced to run the winery to make a living while contending with bandits, her drunkard lover, and the invading Japanese army. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation from a 2K scan Film historian Tony Rayns on Red Sorghum (2021) Zhang Yimou interview by Tony Rayns (1988) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Mono Subtitles: English Ju Dou (1990) - Imprint Collection #68 A woman married to the brutal and infertile owner of a dye mill in rural China conceives a boy with her husband's nephew but is forced to raise her son as her husband's heir without revealing his parentage in this circular tragedy. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation from a 2K scan Film historian Tony Rayns on Ju Dou (2021) Shadow Play: The Early Cinema of Zhang Yimou - documentary International Trailer Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1 Audio: Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround / Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English Raise the Red Lantern (1991) - Imprint Collection #69 China in the 1920s. After her father's death, 19 year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate house within the great castle, there is fierce competition for his attention and the privileges that are gained. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation from a 2K scan Film historian Tony Rayns on Raise the Red Lantern (2021) Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround / Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English The Story of Qiu Ju (1992) - Imprint Collection #70 A humorous fable of justice that traverses shot in the north of China. Gong LI plays Qiu Ju, a tenacious farmer determined to right a wrong done to her husband. Defying all stereotypes of the passive Chinese woman, she remains unbowed by the frustrations of bureaucracy in her quixotic search for dignity. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation from a 2K scan Film historian Tony Rayns on The Story of Qiu Ju (2021) Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English To Live (Huo zhe) (1994) - Imprint Collection #71 Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry. Addicted to gambling, Fugui loses everything. In the years that follow he is pressed into both the nationalist and communist armies, while Jiazhen is forced into menial work. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation from a 2K scan Film historian Tony Rayns on To Live (2021) Interview with actress Gong LI Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English Shanghai Triad (1995) - Imprint Collection #72 Country boy Shuisheng is brought to 1930s Shanghai by his uncle who wants the boy to become a member of the powerful gang ruled by manipulative Tang. In fact, Shuisheng will serve Tang's capricious mistress Bijou, a nightclub singer whom the boss proclaimed "the Queen of Shanghai." When the boy's uncle and the gang's several other members die during a rival gang's unsuccessful attempt on Tang's life, the latter retreats to a remote small island, taking both Bijou and Shuisheng with him and thinking of revenge. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation from a 2K scan Film historian Tony Rayns on Shanghai Triad (2021) Theatrical Trailers Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) - Imprint Collection #73 Set in the lavish and breathtakingly colorful world hidden from the eyes of mere mortals behind the walls of the Forbidden City, a tale of a royal family divided against itself builds to a mythic climax as lines are crossed, trust is betrayed, and family blood is spilled in the quest for redemption and revenge. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation Film historian Tony Rayns on Curse Of The Golden Flower (2021) From Daggers to Flowers - an interview with composer Shigeru Umebayashi (2021) Los Angeles Premiere Footage Secrets Within featurette The Emperor featurette The Empress featurette B-Roll Behind-the-scenes footage Theatrical Trailer and TV Spots Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audio: Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround / Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English Coming Home (2014) - Imprint Collection #74 Lu and Feng are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is arrested and sent to a labour camp as a political prisoner during the Cultural Revolution. He finally returns home only to find that his beloved wife no longer recognizes him. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation Film historian Tony Rayns on Coming Home (2021) Audio commentary by director Zhang Yimou in Mandarin with English subtitles Toronto Film Festival Q & A Interview with Gong LI Making of Coming Home - featurette Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround (Optional English Audio Descriptive) Subtitles: English"Collaborations: Cinema Of Zhang Yimou & Gong Li" on Blu-ray from Imprint is a premium collection celebrating one of the most influential director-actor partnerships in world cinema. Across a series of landmark films, visionary Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou and iconic actress Gong Li explore themes such as love and betrayal, the tension between individual desire and social convention, and the impact of political and historical upheaval on everyday lives. This edition is designed for cinephiles who value both artistic depth and high-quality presentation: the Blu-ray format offers crisp visuals and detailed sound that do justice to Zhang's painterly compositions and meticulous use of colour, and to Gong Li's nuanced, emotionally rich performances. Imprint, known as a specialist label for carefully curated physical media, typically focuses on important works of international cinema, often with restored transfers and scholarly context; their releases are aimed at collectors who appreciate both film history and high production standards.
At the heart of this set is the creative synergy between Zhang Yimou and Gong Li, whose collaborations helped bring contemporary Chinese cinema to worldwide attention. Zhang Yimou, widely regarded as one of the leading figures of the so-called Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, is celebrated for his visually striking, emotionally resonant films and has been honoured at major festivals such as Cannes, Venice and Berlin. Gong Li has become an international star through her intense, layered portrayals of complex women, moving effortlessly between intimate character studies and grand historical dramas; she is frequently cited as one of the most important actresses of modern Chinese cinema. Their joint work includes some of the most acclaimed Chinese films of the late 20th century, known for powerful storytelling, rich symbolism and a strong sense of place and period.
This Blu-ray collection is ideal for viewers interested in auteur cinema, Asian film history and sophisticated storytelling grounded in social and cultural realities. It invites audiences to trace the evolution of Zhang and Gong's artistry over multiple titles: from early, more intimate dramas to increasingly expansive narratives staged with bold visual design and careful attention to costume, architecture and landscape. Supporting actors and creative collaborators, including notable performers and craftsmen from Chinese cinema, contribute to layered ensembles and immersive worlds, though this edition foregrounds the enduring director-muse relationship that has become emblematic of modern art-house film. For collectors, this Imprint release offers a durable, shelf-worthy edition that not only presents key works in high definition but also serves as a curated entry point into one of the most significant collaborations in contemporary film.
Within this context, the set also functions as an informal career portrait. Zhang Yimou's body of work ranges from intimate rural dramas to large-scale historical epics, and his mastery of visual storytelling, colour palettes and composition has influenced filmmakers around the globe. Gong Li, in turn, has built a prestigious career that spans Chinese and international productions, becoming synonymous with roles that fuse emotional intensity with quiet strength and dignity. Together, their films have garnered critical acclaim, awards and a lasting place in the canon of world cinema, making "Collaborations: Cinema Of Zhang Yimou & Gong Li" an essential addition to any serious film library. |  | | Actors: |
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Zhang Yimou |
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