CRITERION COLLECTION
TOUCH OF ZEN, A (1971)
TOUCH OF ZEN, A (1971)
Couldn't load pickup availability
“Visionary” barely begins to describe this masterpiece of Chinese cinema and martial arts moviemaking.
A Touch of Zen (Xia nu) by King Hu depicts the journey of Yang, a fugitive noblewoman in disguise who seeks refuge in a remote, and allegedly haunted, village. The sanctuary she and her three companions find with a shy scholar is shattered when a nefarious swordsman uncovers her identity, pitting the five against legions of blade-wielding opponents. At once a wuxia film, the tale of a spiritual quest, and a study in human nature, A Touch of Zen is an unparalleled work in Hu’s formidable career and an epic of the highest order, characterized by breathtaking action choreography, stunning widescreen landscapes, and innovative editing.
Special Features
- 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
- Documentary from 2012 about director King Hu
- New interviews with actors Hsu Feng and Shih Chun
- New interview with filmmaker Ang Lee
- New interview with film scholar Tony Rayns
- Trailer
- New English subtitle translation
- PLUS: An essay by film scholar David Bordwell and notes by Hu from a 1975 Cannes Film Festival press kit
New cover by Greg Ruth
2016-07-19

-
Shipping
We ship anywhere in Canada or internationally.
A $6 handling fee is included in the total price.
-
Returns
Returns may be refunded within 30 days.
Customers are responsible for shipping costs for all returns.