CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (WO HU CANG LONG) Ang Lee Retrospective

Set in a feudal kingdom and shot on location in China, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON is a magical, mystical epic search for a sword, a woman, and a way of being. At once romantic, adventurous and spiritual, this tale of vengeance and redemption is an extravaganza inspired by the Hong Kong wuxia martial arts fantasies. This film redefines the adventure form and offers one of the most pleasurable cinematic experiences of the last decade.

CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON premiered at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. Ang Lee won Best Director honors at the Golden Globe and Independent Spirit Awards. The film also won four Academy Awards ®.