《聽風者》 The Silent War (2012)
Synopsis:
In 1950s, the China Republic Government is newly established. Revolutionists in different parts of China seek chances to revolt. Everywhere is restless and chaotic. 701 Headquarter, consists of Inspection, Intepretation and Operation, is set up to spy conspiracy through telegraph. But one day in October, all of a sudden, the enemy shut down 126 military channels for 30 hours. After these long hours, when they tune back the channels, only daily news is being broadcasted. Without concrete information, operators at the frontline are at risk.
Chang Xue-ning (Zhou Xun) is of Operation’s. She is sent back to the Headquarter as her identity has been disclosed in Hong Kong. Reporting in 701, she is astonished by her supervisor, Guo Zhong-xing, who used to woo her. Their relationship is still a mystery. Xue-ning’s new mission is seek for worthy who gets superb aural comprehension. She targets Luo San-er, the piano tuner of Song Qing Ling but it turns out she brings Luo’s personal assistant, He Bing (Tony Leung) to report duty. Bing is uncivilized and blind but his hearing is splendid – can even hear the wind. Is he strong enough to be the saviour in this silent war?
The Silent War Discussions
(9-26-2011 to 9-21-2012)
Film Awards:
7th Asian Film Awards (Best Costume Design)
第7屆亞洲電影大獎
最佳造型設計(文念中)
32nd Hong Kong Film Awards (Best Cinematography)
第32屆香港電影金像獎
最佳攝影(潘耀明)
Promotions:
- 13 April 2013 – Tony and Carina attended HKFA
- 14 August 2012 – Press Conference in Guangzhou
- 2 August 2012 – Hong Kong Premiere
- 1 August 2012 – Promotion in Guangzhou
- 31 July 2012 – Promotion in Shanghai
- 30 July 2012 – Beijing Premiere
- 29 July 2012 – Promotion in Beijing
- 24 July 2012 – Promotion in Hong Kong
- 17 June 2012 – Press Conference in Shanghai
- 20 December 2011 – Press Conference in Shanghai
Chinese Interview Articles:
- 2012 《腾讯娱乐》: 梁朝伟告别沉重戏 30年,够了
- 2012 《mTime》: 听风者梁朝伟独家对话
- 2012 《搜狐专访》: 梁朝伟听风者和周迅暧昧而有趣
- 2012 《网易专访》: 梁朝伟演出听风者
- 2012 《新浪娛樂》: 听风者梁朝偉外灘跑步被追
- 2012 《新京报》: 梁朝伟人物的成长过程
Chinese News Articles:
English Interview Articles:
Multimedia:
- Trailer
- Making of: Story , Tony Leung, Film