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Sparrow

A Window on Asian Cinema

Crime/Violence · Music/Dance · Comedy

  • CountryHong Kong,China
  • Production Year2008
  • Running Time86min
  • Format35mm
  • ColorCOLOR
Program Note
Sparrow may be a somewhat unexpected film to come from Johnnie To for those who know the director as the mastermind of Hong Kong crime cinema, especially for his bullet-buzzing ballet sequences. The characters in Sparrow have such a stern look on their faces, often evocative of Buster Keaton-like films, and there are no bullets. Kei, a carefree guy who likes to take black-and-white photographs, do needlework and raise his pet sparrow, is actually a legendary Hong Kong pickpocket. One day, a mysterious lady approaches Kei’s gang with a request. Part musical, part comedy, the romantic adventure set in a dark gangster-land results in the duel between two master pickpocket gangs. Though optimism and humor are a departure from To’s original signature style, Sparrow turns genre cliches into a fully original Johnnie To movie with daring cinematic style. A mere bloodstain on the tip of a pickpocket′s finger at the climax duel on a rainy night is enough to prove it. (KANG Sowon)
Director
Director
Johnnie TO
With a film career spanning over 25 years, Johnnie To is one of Hong Kong’s leading directors. Having achieved success with commercial films in the 80’s, To turned to more personal works in the mid-90s following the creation of his production company Milkyway Image. Election(2005) premiered in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival and won To his third Best Director Award at the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards. In 2007, To′s Triangle was an Official Selection at the 60th Cannes Film Festival, and Mad Detective was in Competition at Venice. His other films include All About Ah-long(1989), The Mission(1999), Throw Down(2004), Exiled(2006), and Vengeance(2009).
Credit
  • Director
    Johnnie TO
  • ProducerDaniel LAM
    Suet Ying CHIU
  • CastSimon YAM
    Kelly LIN
    Ka Tung LAM
    Hoi Pang LO
  • ScreenplayMilkyway Creative Team
    Kin Chung CHAN
    Chin Chiang FUNG
  • CinematographySiu Keung CHENG (HKSC)
  • Production DesignJackson HA
  • EditorDavid RICHARDSON
  • SoundMartin CHAPPELL
  • MusicXavier JAMAUX
    Fred AVRIL
  • Production CompanyUniverse Entertainment Limited
  • World SalesUNIVERSE FILMS DISTRIBUTION CO. LTD.
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