House of Flying Daggers
Shi mian mai fu
Synopsis
The year is 859 AD and China’s Tang Dynasty is in decline. Anarchic armies have formed in protest and are locked in battle with the corrupt government. The most revered and powerful army is ‘The House of Flying Daggers’.
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Awards & Festivals
Cannes Film Festival
2004
Academy Awards
2005 | Nominee: Best Achievement in Cinematography
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