"An undisputed classic, PEKING OPERA BLUES tells the story of three strong-willed women in China's capital city amid the political chaos following the revolution of 1911. The action moves back and forth between palace and theater at a furious pace, and director Tsui Hark has been praised for his ability to combine farce, pageantry, drama and stuntwork." - Fredric Dannen, Hong Kong Babylon: An Insider's Guide to the Hollywood of the East
“Hong Kong cinema is too wide-ranging for there to be a ‘best’ picture… but if you put a gun to my back, Tsui Hark’s masterpiece would be my choice.” - Andy Klein
“A soaring, romantic action-comedy, with loads of eye-popping color, French-farce-flavored set pieces, and high-octane cinematic imagination.” - Ric Meyers
“Still unsurpassed. Tsui Hark recapitulates nearly the whole history of cinema–from slapstick farce to tragic heroism–in one gleeful, manic burst of inspiration.” - Howard Hampton
Screening as part of our Hong Kong Cinema Classics series
See more and save! Get a Hong Kong Cinema Classics 3-Ticket Pack ($30 for IFC Center members and $45 for non-members). Ticket packs are good for any 3 shows in the retrospective.