Hou Hsiao-hsien's 'Flowers of Shanghai' Returns in 4K Restoration
Hou Hsiao-hsien's 1998 masterpiece 'Les Fleurs de Shanghai' is being re-released in a 4K restored version by Carlotta, available in theaters since July 22, 2020, with a DVD and Blu-Ray release scheduled for October 12, 2020. The film, set in a 19th-century Shanghai 'flower house,' is celebrated for its long takes and immersive atmosphere. Critics have compared Hou's approach to Proust, emphasizing the film's temporal depth and the use of opium addiction as a structuring element. The restoration includes supplements such as an interview with Jean-Michel Frodon, Olivier Assayas's documentary 'HHH: A Portrait of Hou Hsiao-hsien,' and a new book by Charles Tesson.
Key facts
- Hou Hsiao-hsien's 'Les Fleurs de Shanghai' (1998) is being re-released in 4K restoration by Carlotta.
- The film has been showing in theaters since July 22, 2020.
- DVD and Blu-Ray release is scheduled for October 12, 2020.
- The film is set in a 19th-century Shanghai 'flower house' (brothel).
- It stars Tony Leung as Master Wang.
- The film is known for its long takes and use of opium as a narrative device.
- Supplements include an interview with Jean-Michel Frodon, Olivier Assayas's documentary 'HHH: A Portrait of Hou Hsiao-hsien,' and a book by Charles Tesson.
- The restoration is part of Carlotta's 'Été cinéma. Replay de classiques' series.
Entities
Artists
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Tony Leung
- Olivier Assayas
- Jean-Michel Frodon
- Charles Tesson
- Pierre Rissient
- Vincent Amiel
- Alain Bergala
- André S. Labarthe
- Wong Kar-wai
- Sergio Leone
- Camilo José Cela
Institutions
- Carlotta
- Cahiers du cinéma
- Positif
- Libération
- Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Locations
- Shanghai
- Taiwan
- France
Sources
- artpress —