Original Title: 紫蝴蝶
Directed by: Lou Ye Written by: Lou Ye, Wang Wei, Zhu Yongde Cinematography: Wang Yu Music by: Jörg Lemberg Country: China, France Genres: Drama, History, War Duration: 127 min Release Dates: 22 May 2003 (Cannes), 12 Sept. 2003 (TIFF) Filming Dates: 7 June 2002 – 19 August 2002 Filming Locations: China (Shanghai) Synopsis: |
Casting
![]() Zhang Ziyi Cynthia / Ding Hui |
![]() Feng Yuanzheng Xie Ming |
![]() Li Bingbing Tang Yiling |
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♦ During the filming, the actors weren’t wearing makeup, even Ziyi and Li Bingbing.
♦ Lou Ye wanted the actors to improvise during filming to follow their own feelings.
Awards and Nominations
Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result |
2003 Cannes Film Festival | Golden Palm | Lou Ye | Nominated |
2004 Chinese Film Media Awards | Best Film | – | Nominated |
Best Actress | Zhang Ziyi | Won | |
Best Actor | Liu Ye | Won | |
Best Supporting Actor | Feng Yuanzheng | Nominated | |
2004 Beijing Student Film Festival | Best Picture | – | Nominated |
Best Actress | Zhang Ziyi | Nominated |