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

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  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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