Xuanzang (film)

Xuanzang
Traditional 大唐玄奘
Simplified 大唐玄奘
Mandarin Dà Táng Xuánzàng
Directed by Huo Jianqi
Produced by Wong Kar-wai
Written by Zou Jingzhi
Starring Huang Xiaoming
Cinematography Sun Ming , Satish Bhargav
Production
companies
Distributed by China Film Group Corporation
Release dates
  • 29 April 2016 (2016-04-29)
Country China
India
Language Mandarin
Box office CN¥32.9 million[2]

Xuanzang or Xuan Zang is a 2016 Chinese-Indian historical adventure film based on Xuanzang's seventeen-year overland journey to India during the Tang dynasty in the seventh century.[3][4] The film is directed by Huo Jianqi and produced by Wong Kar-wai. It stars Huang Xiaoming, Kent Tong, Purba Rgyal, and Tan Kai.[5][6] It was released in China and India on April 29, 2016, with distribution in China by China Film Group Corporation.[7][8] It was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.[9][10] 'Xuan Zang' will screen at the 2nd Annual Asian World Film Festival on Monday October 31 at 12:00pm in Culver City, CA.[11]

Cast

Soundtrack

Production

On May 4, 2015, the producers held the Sino-Indian Cooperation and Exchange News Briefing Film Conference in Beijing and announced that they would be producing the film with India.[12][13] The film is being produced by the Chinese state owned production company China Film Corporation and Eros International.[14][15]

Principal photography began on June 6, 2015, at Flaming Mountains (Huoyanshan;Chinese:火焰山) in Turpan, Xinjiang. Huang Xiaoming played the most important role: Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang.[12]

Filming took place in Turpan region, Changji, Altay, Aksu, Kashi and nearly ten areas of Gansu, India and other cross-border.[16]

Reception

The film grossed US$2.94 million on its opening weekend in China.[17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "India-China ink maiden film co-production deal". Indiantelevision.com. 15 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "大唐玄奘（2016）". cbooo.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Eros, China Film Corporation sign co-production deal". Nextvindia.com. May 15, 2015. Archived from the original on July 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Aamir Khan to release PK in China, share stage with Jackie Chan". Hindustantimes.com. May 12, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Eros International announces first Sino-Indian co-production with Chinese Film Corporation". Bollywoodtrade.com. May 15, 2015.
  6. ↑ "大唐玄奘 (2016)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). douban.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  7. ↑ "大唐玄奘（2016）". cbooo.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  8. ↑ Ryan, Fergus (May 27, 2016). "China, India Promote Cultural, Historic Ties Through Film". China Film Insider. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Xuan Zang chosen as China's Foreign Language Oscar entry". 5 October 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  10. ↑ Rahman, Abid (5 October 2016). "Oscars: China Selects 'Xuan Zang' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  11. ↑ "Xuan Zang". Oct 29, 2016. Retrieved Oct 29, 2016.
  12. 1 2 ""Tang Xuan Zang " Flaming boot Xiaoming starring Wong Producer". Iduobo.com. 2015-06-09.
  13. ↑ "The Ties that Bind: Buddhism at the Heart of Sino-Indian Relations". Lankaweb.com. June 1, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Eros collaborates with China on film about a Buddhist monk who travelled across India for 17 years". Bollywoodhungama.com. May 18, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Indo Chinese drama film Xuan Zang stars Neha Sharma, Ali fazal and more..". Jan 24, 2016.
  16. ↑ "《大唐玄奘》火焰山开机" (in Chinese). QQ.com. 2015-06-09.
  17. ↑ Frater, Patrick (May 1, 2016). "China Box Office: 'Book of Love' Wins May Day Weekend". Variety. Retrieved May 2, 2016.

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