A TOUCH OF ZEN // Bargain Bin Film School

1662 Broadway Boulevard,Kansas City MO 64108

23 July, 2022

Description

King Hu -1971 - 3 hrs “Visionary” barely begins to describe this masterpiece of Chinese cinema and martial arts moviemaking. A Touch of Zen (Xia nu) by King Hu depicts the journey of Yang, a fugitive noblewoman in disguise who seeks refuge in a remote, and allegedly haunted, village. The sanctuary she and her three companions find with a shy scholar is shattered when a nefarious swordsman uncovers her identity, pitting the five against legions of blade-wielding opponents. At once a wuxia film, the tale of a spiritual quest, and a study in human nature, A Touch of Zen is an unparalleled work in Hu’s formidable career and an epic of the highest order, characterized by breathtaking action choreography, stunning widescreen landscapes, and innovative editing. Bargain Bin Film School is the only non-accredited film school in the greater Kansas City Area taught by someone who's only taken ONE film class in college. Each month BBFS looks at a heralded or overlooked classic of world cinema, but this time with less film bros ad more fun. Proof of vaccination or proof of negative test within the past 48 hours will be required to enter Stray Cat Film Center. Please contact us with any questions. Updated Mask Policy: To follow current CDC recommendations and comply with the current mask mandate in Kansas City Missouri, masks will be mandatory at Stray Cat Film Center. For the safety of other patrons and our volunteers, please keep your mask on unless you are actively eating or drinking. Thank you for complying, let us know if you have any questions.