The Assassin – interview with director Hou Hsiao-Hsien ‘The Assassin’ is released in Irish cinemas this week. This film, from acclaimed Chinese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, is the tale of an assassin in 7th century China; Nie Yinniang (Shu Qi) is sent to execute a gov...
2.5Benefits from hindsight Cannes Review – The Assassin THE ASSASSIN (Taiwan/TBC/120mins) Directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien. Starring Shen Qi, Sheu Fang-yi, Chang Chen. THE PLOT: In 7th century China, Yinnang (Shu Qi) a trained assassin is sent to execute a governor. ...