Kung Fu Film Nights: 'The Grandmaster'

Schedule

Friday, May 13, 2022
8 p.m. Film Screening

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We’re celebrating the greatest hits (pun intended!) of Hong Kong martial arts films from the 1970s until today with a series of outdoor movie nights!

Featuring groundbreaking performances by superstars Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Jackie Chan; iconic fight scenes by choreographers including Yuen Woo-Ping; and direction by Hong Kong masters Tsui Hark and Wong Kar-Wai, these are crowd-pleasing blockbusters of the highest caliber.

Each ticket includes: 

• A complimentary beer from sponsor Asahi Beer (with proof of ID) 
• A complimentary themed cocktail from Desert Door Distillery (with proof of ID) 
• A complimentary non-alcoholic beverage 
• Plus, the first 20 people to arrive will receive free popcorn and use of an Asia Society lawn mat 
• Plus, access to additional food and snacks for sale!

You can also bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks to enjoy the show! 

Friday, May 13, 2022: The Grandmaster 

2013, 108 minutes
Director: Wong Kar-Wai | Starring: Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi, Zhang Jin, Chang Chen | Language: In Mandarin and Cantonese with English subtitles

Director Wong Kar-Wai crafts a heart-stopping action epic inspired by the life and times of the legendary kung fu master, Ip Man (Tony Leung). The story spans the tumultuous Republican era that followed the fall of China’s last dynasty: a time of chaos, divided loyalties, and war, but also the golden age of Chinese martial arts. Filmed in a range of stunning locations that include the snow-swept landscapes of Northeast China and the country’s subtropical South, The Grandmaster features exquisitely staged action by Yuen Woo-Ping and virtuosic performances by Leung and a spellbinding Zhang Ziyi as the fictional Gong Er, Ip’s friend and fellow martial artist.

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Kung Fu Film Nights at a Glance

Friday, April 8, 2022, 8 p.m.
Enter the Dragon

Friday, May 13, 2022, 8 p.m.
The Grandmaster

Friday, May 27, 2022, 8:30 p.m.
Once Upon a Time in China

Friday, June 17, 2022, 8:30 p.m.
Police Story

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Performing Arts and Culture programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by Syamal and Susmita Poddar. Major support comes from Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Endowment, and The Brown Foundation Inc. Generous funding also provided by AARP, The Anchorage Foundation of Texas, The Clayton Fund, and Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Additional support provided by the Wortham Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, United Airlines, and through contributions from the Friends of Asia Society, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming and exhibitions to Asia Society Texas Center.

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About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.