The Great Wall: set design of the Sino-American blockbuster
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Italia and Legendary Pictures are bringing back the Sino-American film, The Great Wall, directed by Zhang Yimou, for a new release on DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and 4K Ultra HD formats. The movie is celebrated for its stunning set designs that blend Hollywood style with rich Chinese cultural elements. Iconic locations like the Great Wall and the Imperial Palace are highlighted, featuring the Tao Tie, a mythological beast from Chinese folklore. Zhang Yimou aimed for realism, drawing inspiration from predators like the Tyrannosaurus Rex to make the creature more believable and frightening. The star-studded cast includes Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, and Willem Dafoe, among others. The film is noted for its exceptional scenic design.
Key facts
- The Great Wall is a Sino-American blockbuster directed by Zhang Yimou.
- The film is being released on DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and 4K Ultra HD by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Italia and Legendary Pictures.
- The set design focuses on the Great Wall, Imperial Palace, and interior hall.
- The Tao Tie, a mythical Chinese beast, is a central design element.
- Zhang Yimou aimed for realism, using predators like Tyrannosaurus Rex as inspiration.
- Cast includes Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, Andy Lau, Tian Jing, Eddie Peng, Numan Acar, Han Lu, Kenny Lin, and Zhang Hanyu.
- The film blends Hollywood production with Chinese cultural symbolism.
- The article is published on Artribune by Margherita Bordino.
Entities
Artists
- Zhang Yimou
- Matt Damon
- Pedro Pascal
- Willem Dafoe
- Andy Lau
- Tian Jing
- Eddie Peng
- Numan Acar
- Han Lu
- Kenny Lin
- Zhang Hanyu
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Italia
- Legendary Pictures
- Artribune
Locations
- China
- Great Wall of China
- Imperial Palace