"Carmen": Shu Qi's Version for "Legend of the Fist" 2010-09-06 12:42:57 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: yangliu Director Andrew Lau, screenwriter Gordon Chan and Kung Fu star Donnie Yen have collaborated on action drama "Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen," which premiered globally at the 67th Venice International Film Festival on September 1.
The film score adapts the song "Carmen" from the opera of the same name, sung by leading actress Shu Qi. Released on September 6, it reveals the subtle relationship between the characters played by Donnie Yen, Shu Qi and Anthony Wong.
Shu Qi Models 'Legend of the Fist' Costumes 2010-09-07 14:45:44 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: yangliu Stills of Shu Qi in the action drama "Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen" have been released.
Taiwan actress Shu Qi plays Shanghainese social butterfly Kiki, a renowned singer in the city's Casablanca Club. She is the pet of Anthony Wong's character, the owner of the club, and also attracts the attention of Donnie Yen's character, Chen Zhen.
In a series of ten photos, Shu models ten costumes she wears in the film, each of which is tailored especially for her. According to the costume designer Wu Lilu, the material itself cost around 50 thousand yuan. Three of the ten outfits are made of velvet.
"Shu Qi can convey both flirtatiousness and elegance, depending on what the situation calls for," the designer said.
The film is scheduled for release on September 21.