The narrative structure of the Japanese version is also different, and it is a relatively complete direct statement.
The international version is divided into 5 chapters with subtitles, focusing on different characters: 1 Emperor; 2 Assassin; 3 Children; 4 Zhao Ji; 5 Emperor and Assassin.
For example, the swordsmith's assassination of Jing Ke is at the beginning of the film in the Japanese version, and at the 45th minute in the international version.
Chen Kaige said that the Japanese version is more in line with his aspirations, and the international version (that is, the domestic release version) is the intention of the investor, and he has no choice. He said that what he wants to say most about this movie is whether you have a good ideal to see your means.
Consistency of goals and means, whether it is possible to use dirty means to achieve a lofty goal, his answer is no.
Use humanitarianism to deny and counter such hero worship.
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