Nessun Dorma is a 2016 Hong Kong psychological thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Gordon Lam, Andy Hui and Janice Man. The film is based on the novel of the same title by Erica Li and Zendodric, both of whom also served as the film's screenwriters. Nessun Dorma had its world premiere at the 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 22 March 2016[1] and was theatrically released in Hong Kong on 27 October.[2]
| Nessun Dorma | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 兇手還未睡 |
| Simplified Chinese | 凶手还未睡 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xiōng Shǒu Hái Wèi Shuì |
| Jyutping | Hung1 Sau2 Waan4 Mei6 Seoi6 |
| Directed by | Herman Yau |
| Screenplay by | Erica Li Zendodric |
| Based on | Nessun Dorma by Erica Li and Zendoric |
| Produced by | Paco Wong Ken Yue Stanley Tong |
| Starring | Gordon Lam Andy Hui Janice Man |
| Cinematography | Joe Chan |
| Edited by | Azrael Chung |
| Music by | Mak Chun Hung |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Bravos Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes (HKIFF) 88 minutes (Hong Kong) |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
Cast
edit- Gordon Lam as Vincent Lee (李偉臣)
- Andy Hui as Fong Mo-chit (Ngai Man-yin) (方慕哲)
- Janice Man as Jasmine Tsang (曾斯敏)
- Wilfred Lau as Fong Mo-chit
- Jacky Cai as Mimi
- Tarah Chan as Amy (Club Girl)
- Phat Chan as Vincent's Driver
- Julius Brian Siswojo (credited as Brian Lee) as Apartment Security
- Candice Yu as Jasmine's mother
Production
editFilming for Nessun Dorma began on 2 August 2015.[citation needed] Due to the complexity of her role in the film, Janice Man reportedly suffered from insomnia for a few weeks during production of the film.[1]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 22 March 2016, where it showed the original Category III-rated version of the film.[3] A new Category IIB-rated version of the film was theatrical released in Hong Kong on 27 October.[2]
Reception
editBox office
editThe film grossed CN¥2.15 million in mainland China.[4]
Critical reception
editElizabeth Kerr of The Hollywood Reporter calls the film a "pulpy, unchallenged slice of genre entertainment", stating how "viewers will enjoy for what it is and forget quickly", while also praising Gordon Lam's performance.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Janice Man Lost Sleep Over Traumatizing Role in "Nessun Dorma"".
- ^ a b "巴福斯發行《兇手還未睡 Nessun Dorma》預告片｜10月27日 任由擺佈". YouTube.
- ^ "Nessun Dorma - The 40th HKIFF - Hong Kong International Film Festival".
- ^ "凶手还未睡（2016）". cbooo.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "'Nessun Dorma': Hong Kong Review - Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter.
External links
edit- Nessun Dorma at IMDb
- Nessun Dorma at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase