The King of Masks [videorecording] / Samuel Goldwyn Films ; presented by Shaw Brothers (HK) Ltd. ; produced & directed by Wu Tian Ming.
Contributor(s): Wu, Tianming
| Wei, Minglun | Zhu, Xu | Zhou, Renying | Zhang, Zhigang | Chen, Wenkui | Samuel Goldwyn Films (Firm) | Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited.
Publisher: Kuala Lumpur : Distributred in Malaysia by Movie Master Distributors Sdn. Bhd., [2008]Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 101 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.Other title: Bian lian.Subject(s): Mask makers -- China -- Drama | Folk artists -- China -- Drama | Apprentices -- China -- Drama | Poor children -- China -- Drama | Sex discrimination -- China -- Drama | Motion pictures -- China | China -- Social life and customs -- 1912-1949 -- DramaDDC classification: 791.4372 | Item type | Current location | Call number | Vol info | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| Media Resources | Taylor's Library-TC | 791.4372 KIN 2008 (Browse shelf) | DVD | 1 | Available | IBDxx,32000,01,GR | 1000524451 |
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Based on the story by Chen Wen-kuei
Formatted to fit TV screen.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1996.
Written by Wei Minglun.
Zhu Xu, Zhou Renying.
Desperate for his art to survive, the King of Masks finds an apprentice in a destitute child purchased on the black market. When the child reveals an unexpected secret, their relationship is suddenly tested by both the old man's stubborn sense of tradition and the established customs of China.
Not rated by MPAA.
DVD in full screen and re-formatted to fit televisions ; NTSC ; Dolby digital ; Region 1.
In Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles.