Shaolin (2011)

Time & Place

Thurs Feb 16th 2012 @ Hart House Debates Room @ 7:00 PM. Mark it on your Calendar Software .

Details

We will be showcasing ‘Shaolin’ on Thursday, Feb 16, 2012 at 7:00PM -9:00PM

Everyone is invited, so please feel free to bring friends. It is also a great opportunity to come meet us, the East Asian Film Club executives, as well as other members!

Info about the movie:
Shaolin, (also known as The New Shaolin Temple), is a 2011 Hong Kong martial arts film produced and directed by Benny Chan, starring Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Wu Jing and Jackie Chan. It is an updated version of Jet Li's film debut, Shaolin Temple.

Summary:
"China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters after killing a rival warlord on their temple grounds. But the glory comes before a fall. His own family is wiped out in an unexpected turn of events and Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan of rescue and escape......"

Additional Info

• Official Website
• Trailer
• Director: Benny Chan
• Cast: Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Wu Jing and Jackie Chan

Toronto International Film Festival

Time & Place

September 8th to 18th 2011.

Details

As most of you might know, TIFF Festival'11 (Sept. 8-18) is here!! This year TIFF is offering an "under 25" discount on all regular screenings to make the Festival more accessible to students. There is a variety of amazing film selections from Asian Cinema.

Additional Info

• Official Link