Beautified Realism: The Making of 'Flowers of Shanghai'
Stepping into the beautiful yet realistic behind-the-scenes world of "Flowers of Shanghai," the story here breathes and unfolds naturally and organically...the art director purchasing antiques and props at an old flea market, arranging exquisite embroidery and colors to recreate the daily life of Shanghai in the late Qing Dynasty out of thin air; the cinematographer meticulously sculpting light and shadow to capture the gradation of faint light imprinted on the films. Interweaving the recollections of these individuals, this classic film has come to life again. This film uses behind-the-scene footage from 20 years ago and interweaves it with stories about the film's pre-production, production, and post-production. This film spans time and space, featuring interviews with such long-time Hou collaborators as Huang Wen-yin, Mark Lee, Tu Du Chih, and Liao Ching-sung. It gives us an intimate look at a master at work and the creation of a seductive, timeless work of cinema.
Casts & Crew
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Self - archival
Huang Wen-Ying
Self
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Self
Liao Ching-Sung
Self
Tu Duu-chih
Self
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