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A Touch of Zen
CHINA · 1970

A Touch of Zen

King Hu
martial arts 14th century wuxia mountain village bamboo
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Synopsis

Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run from corrupt government officials, is joined in her endeavors by skilled Buddhist monks and an unambitious painter named Gu Sheng-zhai.

Cinema Atlas Connection
I always loved King Hu’s films, especially 'A Touch of Zen'. To me, he is the master.

A Touch of Zen is one of the most exciting films ever made. It's an important movie for me, very influential.

— Quentin Tarantino  ·  The Guardian
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This Film Influenced

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