Two major works of Asian action cinema for the first time in 4K UHD
King Hu's first major public success in Asia, Dragon Inn, cemented the reputation of this erudite and perfectionist filmmaker, who elevated the wuxia genre to the status of a true art form. His next feature film, A Touch of Zen , a splendid three-hour epic, is considered his absolute masterpiece, undeniably influencing numerous directors such as Ang Lee ( Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ), Quentin Tarantino ( Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and 2 ), and Jia Zhang-ke ( A Touch of Sin ) . Two virtuoso and unparalleled films, available for the first time in 4K Ultra HD™ and presented in Dolby Vision™ [HDR10 compatible] !
Available in a 2-disc 4K UHD box set
Hard case + digipak + booklet
4K Masters
Original versions with French subtitles + French version*
Exclusive artwork created by Tony Stella @studiostella
UHD 1
DRAGON INN (1967 – Color – 111 min)
The year is 1457. The tyrannical eunuch Cao Shaoqin orders the assassination of Prince Yu Qian's tutor and Minister of Defense, falsely accused of aiding foreigners. Yu Qian's three children are condemned to exile. But Cao Shaoqin actually plans to exterminate them en route: he orders his two loyal commanders to prepare an ambush at the Dragon Gate Inn, located near the border…
SUPPLEMENTS (IN HD)
PREFACE BY PIERRE RISSIENT
INTERVIEW WITH STEVEN TU AND SHIH CHUN (10 min)
. HOSTEL FORCES (15 min)
An essay by David Cairns, critic.
NEWS
A look back at the enthusiasm surrounding the film in Taipei when it was released in theaters in 1967, through newsreel footage.
KING HU 1932-1997 (2011 – Colours – 50 min)
A film directed by Hubert Niogret
In this scholarly and passionate documentary, punctuated with numerous testimonies, specialist Hubert Niogret sheds light on King Hu, an essential figure in Asian action cinema.
2015 TRAILER
UHD 2
A TOUCH OF ZEN (1971 – Color – 180 min)
Gu Shengzai, a confirmed bachelor who works as a painter and scribe, leads a quiet life with his mother, who is determined to see him married. When a new neighbor moves in next door, the opportunity seems unexpected. But this mysterious young woman is none other than Yang Huizhen, whose father was murdered by the secret police of Grand Eunuch Wei and who has been wanted for treason ever since…
SUPPLEMENTS (IN HD)
PREFACE BY PIERRE RISSIENT
GOLDEN BLOOD (18 min)
An essay by David Cairns, critic.
2015 TRAILER
AN 80-PAGE BOOKLET
Compiling interviews, filmmaker's notes, analyses, portraits, sources of inspiration and period documents, this booklet takes the reader into the captivating world of King Hu through his two masterpieces, Dragon Inn and A Touch of Zen .
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2 BD 100 • MASTERS 4K • 2160/23.98p • HEVC ENCODING
Original Version / French Version* DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles 2.35 aspect ratio preserved • Color • Film Length: 111 min / 180 min
*Only on A Touch of Zen
Release date: May 20, 2025
