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2 September 2009 | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »

- #17. City Of Life And Death Director: Lu Chuan Cast:Liu Ye, Hideo Nakaizumi, Fan Wei, John Paisley, Gao Yuanyuan, Yuko MiyamotoDistributor: National Geographic Films. Buzz: Those who've seen Kekexili: Mountain Patrol won't need an introduction to the filmmaker, but for the rest of yous, he is one of the better Chinese filmmakers around. Epic scaled film should receive one of the top 5 nomination spots for the Best Foreign picture.   The Gist: Filmed in B&W, this is about the 1937 massacre of Nanking by the Japanese army.      Tiff Schedule: Click here for screening times   ... »

15 August 2009 | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »

- If you ask me, National Geographic Entertainment's pick up of the North American rights to City of Life and Death may have to do with a pre-established partnership with helmer Lu Chuan. Nge had teamed with the filmmaker on the N-American release the miraculous Kekexili: Mountain Patrol – a tale that pitted a band of vigilante rangers versus a gang of antelope hunters with Range Rovers as the mode of transport. The film showcased the filmmakers talent for using a sparse and difficult backdrop - something the National Geographic folks know all too well. The war epic was rumored as a possible selection for the Cannes Competition, but will instead receive it's international premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. The Hollywood Reporter mentions that the pic was released in April in China, where it has grossed nearly $26 million. The film will be released late this year or in early 2010. Filmed in B&W, »

14 July 2009 | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »

- An indication that Atom Egoyan's Chloe will most definitely find a competition slot in Venice, Tiff has uncharacteristically went with a foreign English language title as the film festival's opening night selection. The spot usually reserved for a Canadian film went to Jon Amiel's unsold Creation which will have its world premiere on the 10th of September. Today's announcement of 23 titles confirms the a.) red carpet presence and early seat sale interest with names/faces like Matt Damon, Ricky Gervais, Clive Owen and Michael Douglas, b.) the latest from Bruno Dumont, Niki Caro, Neil Jordan and Tim Blake Nelson will not be receiving comp slots in Venice but will be part of the Special Presentations at Tiff instead, and c.) a sampling of adult fair titles (Solitary Man, Valhalla Rising, The Boys Are Back, Mao’s Last Dancer, Moloch Tropical, Cracks) that were perhaps not ready or »

3 articles from 2009