A surprise hit after its release on various streaming platforms, director and writer Yang's short online wuxia film “Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman” (2023) starring Xie Miao as the protagonist went on to generate a fair amount of attention both in Mainland China and overseas. Therefore it is inevitable that a sequel soon follows with both Yang and Xie returning. Though scheduled for a wilder cinema release, the much anticipated and a longer follow-up still ended up streaming on iQIYI.
Watch Eye for An Eye 2 on iQIYI
This second installment kicks off in Youzhou during the Tang Dynasty. Believing that five fugitives are hiding in a gambling den, blind swordsman Cheng Xia Zi shows up to arrest them. Naturally, they try to fight their way out but of course they are no match for the lethal bounty hunter. Apparently, Cheng is trying to make as much money as...
Watch Eye for An Eye 2 on iQIYI
This second installment kicks off in Youzhou during the Tang Dynasty. Believing that five fugitives are hiding in a gambling den, blind swordsman Cheng Xia Zi shows up to arrest them. Naturally, they try to fight their way out but of course they are no match for the lethal bounty hunter. Apparently, Cheng is trying to make as much money as...
- 4/26/2024
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
Spanish indie film studio Filmax has sold sleeper hit “The Teacher who Promised the Sea” to Italy’s Officine Ubu following sales to Nachshon Films in Israel, Angel Films Scandinavia, India’s BookMyShow and airline rights to Encore Inflight.
“The Teacher…” is based on the real story of Antoni Benaiges, an instructor from Catalonia who, back in 1935, was assigned to teach at a little village school in the province of Burgos. With his new and innovative teaching methods, he began to change not just his students’ lives but also life in the village. However, not everyone in the village was happy about these changes.
The film had a successful run in Spanish cinemas in the autumn and winter of 2023-24.
Filmax head of international, Ivan Diaz, expects to close other key territories at EFM where it is being screened.
“We are thrilled that a company as prestigious as Officine Ubu...
“The Teacher…” is based on the real story of Antoni Benaiges, an instructor from Catalonia who, back in 1935, was assigned to teach at a little village school in the province of Burgos. With his new and innovative teaching methods, he began to change not just his students’ lives but also life in the village. However, not everyone in the village was happy about these changes.
The film had a successful run in Spanish cinemas in the autumn and winter of 2023-24.
Filmax head of international, Ivan Diaz, expects to close other key territories at EFM where it is being screened.
“We are thrilled that a company as prestigious as Officine Ubu...
- 2/19/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Begin Again Films, based in Madrid, is gearing up for a strong start to 2024, having acquired international sales rights for “La Parra,” a film directed by Alberto Gracia.
The title has been selected to compete in the main Tiger Competition at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), marking its debut in one of the year’s earliest festivals. Gloria Bretones and Belén Bernuy, co-founders of the sales agent and distributor, have built around a focus on promoting auteur-driven works, particularly those from Spanish filmmakers.
“We have been following Alberto’s career as an artist and filmmaker for a long time, and we knew that this film would be very special. We are not wrong.” said Gloria Bretones.
“The story told in ‘La Parra’ could have happened in any city in the world with the same problems. It is a local story, from Alberto’s personal perspective, and at the same time,...
The title has been selected to compete in the main Tiger Competition at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), marking its debut in one of the year’s earliest festivals. Gloria Bretones and Belén Bernuy, co-founders of the sales agent and distributor, have built around a focus on promoting auteur-driven works, particularly those from Spanish filmmakers.
“We have been following Alberto’s career as an artist and filmmaker for a long time, and we knew that this film would be very special. We are not wrong.” said Gloria Bretones.
“The story told in ‘La Parra’ could have happened in any city in the world with the same problems. It is a local story, from Alberto’s personal perspective, and at the same time,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Callum McLennan
- Variety Film + TV
This Monday night at 10:00 Pm on TV One, crime enthusiasts can buckle up for the intense Season 2 Episode 13 of “Payback” titled “Eye for an Eye.” The episode thrusts viewers into the heart of a gripping investigation after a young man with a criminal history is shot and killed in broad daylight. Now, the challenge for investigators is to unravel the layers of the case and determine if the shooting was a random act or if it’s tied to a player from the victim’s troubled past seeking payback.
“Payback” continues its streak of delivering riveting crime narratives, exploring the complexities of justice and revenge. As the plot unfolds, audiences can expect a rollercoaster of emotions and a web of clues that keeps them on the edge of their seats. Tune in at 10:00 Pm for a thrilling episode that delves into the shadows of the past, posing the...
“Payback” continues its streak of delivering riveting crime narratives, exploring the complexities of justice and revenge. As the plot unfolds, audiences can expect a rollercoaster of emotions and a web of clues that keeps them on the edge of their seats. Tune in at 10:00 Pm for a thrilling episode that delves into the shadows of the past, posing the...
- 12/11/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Martial cinema has always been an equal opportunity domain. We have One Armed Swordsmen, The Crippled Avengers and fittingly here a history of Blind Swordsmen exemplified by the Zatoichi series. These individuals would all have exceptional skill to make up for their disability and give countless opportunities for scriptwriters to create ingenious ways to put them in danger. As Well Go USA release “Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman onto Blu Ray, it's an opportunity to observe how the latest incarnation sits among his peers.
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Blind Cheng (Xie Miao) is a Ghost Killer for Dali Temple, a bounty hunter returning with his latest capture. On route, he smells freshly made wine made by Ni Yan (Weiman Gao) for her wedding day. Invited to attend, he witnesses the arrival of her brother Ni Jun, then falls asleep by his horse.
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Blind Cheng (Xie Miao) is a Ghost Killer for Dali Temple, a bounty hunter returning with his latest capture. On route, he smells freshly made wine made by Ni Yan (Weiman Gao) for her wedding day. Invited to attend, he witnesses the arrival of her brother Ni Jun, then falls asleep by his horse.
- 12/4/2023
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
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