Dangerous liaisons has a very particular rhythm which moves like a mathematical calculation. This film is a must for all dangerous liaisons enthusiasts. Juliette merteuil and valmont is a sophisticated couple, always looking for fun and excitement. Director hur jinho sets his adaptation of the famed french novel in 1930s shanghai, with zhang ziyi. Jinho hur, 2012, china, 106 mins, uk premiere, cine lumiere. A chinese adaptation of the french novel les liaisons dangereuses. Dangerous liaisons is a 2012 chinese film by hur jinho loosely based on the novel with the same title by. In shanghai, an aging socialites infatuation with her exboyfriend manifests itself as a risky game, where her former lover agrees to seduce, then abandon a naive young woman. But across the channel there is a golden age for serious movies.
Both have sexual affairs with others and share their experiences with one another. This latest take on the 18thcentury french classic is set in 1930s shanghai. You must permit me to treat with skepticism anything you have to say about her. Nevertheless, i must tell you in this affair, we are both her creatures, as i believe her letters to me will prove. But this time valmont falls madly in love with a girl he meets at a ski.
They have made the film function successfully almost as well as in the. Dangerous liaisons 2012 letterboxd social film discovery. Critic mark jenkins says the setting of the film isnt entirely justified but it does. Find out where dangerous liaisons 1988 is streaming, if dangerous liaisons 1988 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
An interesting twist on a classic plot, dangerous liaisons is essentially a deluxe soap opera. Dangerous liaisons 2012 weixian guanxi dangerous liaisons. The 1988 film above directed by stephen frears and based on the play by christopher hampton, starred glenn close, john malkovich, michelle pfeiffer and. The novel has been adapted numerous times, including les liaisons dangereuses, an adaptation by roger vadim 1959, the eponymous hollywood film 1988, valmont 1989, cruel intentions 1999, and untold scandal. Dangerous liaisons, directed by hur jinho the new york times. In 2012, director jinho hur added to this question when he adapted the 18th century french novel les liaisons dangereruses into his somewhat lavish vision of 1931 shanghai, bringing with it all the libertinism, materialism and decadence that has been issued before. Czech dangerous liaisons french film poster chairish. Liaisons has had numerous interpretations since beginning life in the 18th century as a french novel about the manipulative. An alluring, stylish adaptation of the 18th century french novel les liaisons.
A scheming widow and her manipulative exlover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman. Dangerous liaisons 2012 the last film adaptation, dangerous liaisons, is set in shanghai, directed by jinho hur. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Ive always been a fan of the dangerous liaisons story, adapted many times since the wickedly fun french novel was published 1959. This epic story unfolds against the dramatic backdrop of the japanese invasion of china. Dec 06, 2012 rachel chua ai jia love came too late jinho hurs dangerous liaisons. When you have read them, you may decide to circulate them. But with its beautiful cast and gorgeous production design, it is still a highly.
Frears has chosen fantastic music to accompany the style and enhance this aspect of the film. Dangerous liaisons film 2012 wikipedia bahasa indonesia. As war looms in shanghai, glamorous libertine mo jieyu runs into womanizer xie. The settings for these ranged from historical to contemporary, and around the globe.
I didnt know that this was an adaptation to a novel and theres another film for this novel, but i really, really love the acting, the cast, the music, everything. A chinesesouth korean remake of dangerous liaisons played the cannes film festival this week. Novel ini juga diadaptasi ke dalam film les liaisons dangereuses oleh roger vadim 1959. Starring cecilia cheung, jang dongun, zhang ziyi, shawn dou, lisa lu, candy wang. A chinese adaptation of the french novel les liaisons dangereuses begins with aging socialite mo jieyu cecilia cheung who finds herself circling exboyfriend xie yifan jang dongkun. Dangerous liaisons 2012 passion out of control directed by jinho hur produced by wei ming chen written by geling yan cast jang dongkun, ziyi zhang, cecilia cheung, shawn dou, lisa lu music by sungwoo jo studio easternlight films distributed by well go country, language mandarin release date november 9, 2012 runtime 97 mins. With cecilia cheung, donggun jang, ziyi zhang, shawn dou. Financial analysis of dangerous liaisons 2012 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Dangerous liaisons directors fortnight quinzaine des realisateurs. The complexity and manipulation, which is the focus of the novel, is still present in the film, and many of the changes are focused on making the film more relatable to the audience and setting. It stars glenn close, john malkovich, michelle pfeiffer, swoosie kurtz, mildred natwick, peter capaldi, keanu. Dangerous liaisons starring jang dong gun and zang ziyi. Already adapted for the big screen multiple times, les liaisons dangereuses by pierre choderlos.
See more ideas about dangerous liaisons, john malkovich and movie costumes. It can be seen as the quintessential expression of the excesses and evils of that ridiculously wealthy, and soontobeheadless, minority of the population of 18th. It revolved around the plot, it didnt stray too far off, and the cinematography was simply breathtaking. Oct 28, 2012 dangerous liaisons in us theaters november 9, 2012. Dangerous liaisons gay porn movies lucas entertainment. Sep 12, 2012 jang dong guns new film dangerous liaisons which costars zhang ziyi and cecilia cheung premiered at the 2012 toronto international film festival on september 10. Sep 11, 2016 this film is a must for all dangerous liaisons enthusiasts. The chairish buyer guarantee ensures that you have complete peace of mind when making a purchase on chairish in the event that your item. Dangerous liaisons monday, 24 february, 2014 gloria danielsmoss china south korea 2012. With glenn close, john malkovich, michelle pfeiffer, swoosie kurtz.
Dangerous liaisons wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The latest dangerous liaisons film iteration is a chineselanguage version. The complex moral ambiguities of seduction and revenge make les liaisons dangereuses 1782 one of the most scandalous and controversial novels in european literature. I am always curious as to how many times, and from how many scenarios, this film can be remade. Its dark, twisty, and chock full of colorful characters. The rival film, valmont, was being readied by director milos forman who, despite recognizing he would lose the race to the box office to stephen frears, was determined to. The novel has been adapted numerous times, including les liaisons dangereuses, an adaptation by roger vadim 1959, the eponymous hollywood film 1988, valmont 1989, cruel intentions 1999, and untold scandal from south korea 2003. Its not one for the ages but this dangerous liaisons can be enjoyed and even relished. Mo lures xie into a treacherous, dangerous game of hearts.
May 29, 2012 director hur jinho sets his adaptation of the famed french novel in 1930s shanghai, with zhang ziyi and jang donggun in starring roles. Ziyi zhang, donggun jang, cecilia cheung, shawn dou, lisa lu, jinho hur. Films that have recreated this glamorous locale include zhang yimous. Oct 26, 2012 dangerous liaisons 2012 trailer official trailer from trailers. Les liaisons dangereuses, i, relaciones peligrosas.
This chinese version works except that there is a distinct emphasis placed on fans viscount du valmont relationship with fenyu mme du tourvelle rather than his relationship with ms. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are. As is, dangerous liaisons is never a waste of time and can be recommended for many reasons, especially the strong collaboration by the panasian crew and cast. Even the expressions from the actors which are often caught in their playful demeanour are carefully timed in the length of the shot and in the musical cue. Its all about japanese cinema at the shanghai film fest.
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