| Shadow | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Zhang Yimou |
| Starring | Deng Chao Sun Li Zheng Kai Wang Qianyuan Hu Jun Guan Xiaotong Leo Wu Wang Jingchun |
| Music by | Zai Lao |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
Shadow (Chinese: 影, Ying) is an Chinese historical film directed by Zhang Yimou.[1] It was screened at the 75th Venice International Film Festival[2] and the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
Shooting began on March 18, 2017.[4]
Based on twenty reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, 95% of reviews were positive, and the average score is 7.9/10.[5] Four critics on Metacritic averaged 88 points.[6]
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55th Golden Horse Awards | Best Feature Film | Shadow | Nominated |
| Best Director | Zhang Yimou | Won | |
| Best Leading Actor | Deng Chao | Nominated | |
| Best Leading Actress | Sun Li | Nominated | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Li Wei and Zhang Yimou | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Zhao Xiaoding | Nominated | |
| Best Visual Effects | Samson Wong | Won | |
| Best Art Direction | Ma Kwong-wing | Won | |
| Best Makeup & Costume Design | Chen Minzheng | Won | |
| Best Action Choreography | Dee Dee | Nominated | |
| Best Original Film Score | Loudboy | Nominated | |
| Best Sound Effects | Yang Jiang and Zhao Nan | Nominated |
