The Grandmaster - Film Sound Analysis Cover Image

The Grandmaster - Film Sound Analysis
The Grandmaster - Film Sound Analysis

Author(s): Ema A. Stoian
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Universitatea Hyperion
Keywords: "The Grandmaster" Gong Fu styles; sound film; Wong Kar Wai

Summary/Abstract: Wong Kar Wai 's much-appraised film "The Grandmaster" about the life and memoirs of a once great martial arts master, is a downhearted romance punctuated with breath-taking sequences of gravity-defying martial arts. The sound technique used in the movie provides an exquisite, rich, enveloping atmosphere that adds impact and realism to the dazzling shots of the kongfu movements, which otherwise would not be able to fulfill its purpose. Sound completes the visual impact and becomes an extension to the force of the actor's moves and feelings.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 15
  • Page Range: 27-30
  • Page Count: 4