Nessun Dorma (film) explained

Nessun Dorma
Native Name:
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T:兇手還未睡
S:凶手还未睡
P:Xiōng Shǒu Hái Wèi Shuì
J:Hung1 Sau2 Waan4 Mei6 Seoi6
Director:Herman Yau
Producer:Paco Wong
Ken Yue
Stanley Tong
Screenplay:Erica Li
Zendodric
Starring:Gordon Lam
Andy Hui
Janice Man
Music:Mak Chun Hung
Cinematography:Joe Chan
Editing:Azrael Chung
Studio:Sun Entertainment Culture
Homemade Holdings
Sil-Metropole Organisation
Distributor:Bravos Pictures
Runtime:90 minutes (HKIFF)
88 minutes (Hong Kong)
Country:Hong Kong
Language:Cantonese

Nessun Dorma is a 2016 Hong Kong psychological thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Gordon Lam, Andy Hui and Janice Man. The film is based on the novel of the same title by Erica Li and Zendodric, both of whom also served as the film's screenwriters. Nessun Dorma had its world premiere at the 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 22 March 2016[1] and was theatrically released in Hong Kong on 27 October.[2]

Cast

Production

Filming for Nessun Dorma began on 2 August 2015. Due to the complexity of her role in the film, Janice Man reportedly suffered from insomnia for a few weeks during production of the film.[1]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 22 March 2016, where it showed the original Category III-rated version of the film.[3] A new Category IIB-rated version of the film was theatrical released in Hong Kong on 27 October.[2]

Reception

Box office

The film grossed in mainland China.[4]

Critical reception

Elizabeth Kerr of The Hollywood Reporter calls the film a "pulpy, unchallenged slice of genre entertainment", stating how "viewers will enjoy for what it is and forget quickly", while also praising Gordon Lam's performance.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Janice Man Lost Sleep Over Traumatizing Role in "Nessun Dorma".
  2. Web site: 巴福斯發行《兇手還未睡 Nessun Dorma》預告片|10月27日 任由擺佈. YouTube.
  3. Web site: Nessun Dorma - The 40th HKIFF - Hong Kong International Film Festival.
  4. Web site: 凶手还未睡(2016). 5 January 2017. cbooo.cn. Chinese.
  5. Web site: 'Nessun Dorma': Hong Kong Review - Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter.