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2002 · 99 min · PG-13

Hero

Directed by Zhang Yimou · Drama, Adventure, Action, History

Hero (2002) is a Drama film, directed by Zhang Yimou set in China during ancient times. It runs 99 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A martial arts, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of revenge and love & longing play out through multiple perspectives and unreliable narrator.

Composer
Tan Dun
Cinematography
Christopher Doyle
Cast
Jet LiTony Leung Chiu-waiMaggie CheungDonnie YenZhang ZiyiChen DaomingLiu ZhongyuanZheng Tianyong

The world of this film

Setting

Where
China
Setting
RuralUrban
When
Ancient

Premise & themes

Premise
Martial Arts
Themes
RevengeLove & Longing
Structure
Multiple PerspectivesUnreliable Narrator
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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