The Blade(1995) -

Tsui Hark completely threw out standard cinematography to create a feverish visual language.

Ding On, played by Vincent Zhao , is an orphaned sword-maker driven by revenge. The Blade(1995)

is a highly visceral, dark, and groundbreaking masterpiece of Hong Kong cinema. Directed by the legendary Tsui Hark , this film is a brutal deconstruction of the traditional wuxia (martial arts) genre. Tsui Hark completely threw out standard cinematography to