Ordinary Heroes (film)
Encyclopedia
Ordinary Heroes is a 1999
Cantonese-language film directed by Ann Hui
. It was co-produced by Hong Kong
and China
. It concerns social reform activists in Hong Kong.
The film's Chinese title refers to a popular song by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng
.
, as well as five awards at the Golden Horse Film Festival
, including Best Film. It was also chosen as Hong Kong's official Best Foreign Language Film submission at the 72nd Academy Awards
, but did not manage to receive a nomination.
1999 in film
The year 1999 in film involved several noteworthy events and has been called "The Year That Changed Movies". Several significant feature films, including Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, Pedro Almodóvar's first Oscar-winning film All About My Mother, science fiction The Matrix, Deep...
Cantonese-language film directed by Ann Hui
Ann Hui
Ann Hui On-Wah is a Hong Kong film director, film producer and occasional screenwriter, one of the most critically acclaimed amongst the Hong Kong New Wave.-Early life:...
. It was co-produced by Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. It concerns social reform activists in Hong Kong.
The film's Chinese title refers to a popular song by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng
Teresa Teng
Teresa Teng , was an immensely popular and influential Chinese pop singer from Taiwan. Teresa Teng's voice and songs are instantly recognized throughout East Asia and in areas with large Asian populations...
.
Cast and roles
- Lee Kang-shengLee Kang-shengLee Kang-sheng is a Taiwanese actor, film director, and screenwriter. He has appeared in all of Tsai Ming-liang's feature films. Lee's directorial efforts include The Missing in 2003 and Help Me Eros in 2007.-Career:...
- Tung - Anthony Wong Chau-Sang - Peter Kam
- Tse Kwan-Ho - Yau
- Loletta LeeLoletta LeeLoletta Lee is a Hong Kong actress born on 8 January 1966 in Hong Kong. She later changed her name to Rachel Lee in 2000.She started playing small roles in Hong Kong movies in the 1980s. Her first role as main actress is in Devoted to You...
- Sow (credited as Rachel Lee) - Paw Hee Ching - Tung's mother
Awards
It won the prestigious Best Picture award at the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards19th Hong Kong Film Awards
Ceremony for the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 16 April 2000 in the Hong Kong Coliseum.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:...
, as well as five awards at the Golden Horse Film Festival
Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards
The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded in 1962, by Government Information Office, Republic of China...
, including Best Film. It was also chosen as Hong Kong's official Best Foreign Language Film submission at the 72nd Academy Awards
72nd Academy Awards
The 72nd Academy Awards ceremony took place at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, and was Billy Crystal's seventh time hosting the Awards. The ceremony attracted 46.53 million viewers, an audience 3.7% bigger than the previous ceremony.The Academy Awards ceremony was dominated by two films...
, but did not manage to receive a nomination.