At a Glance

In ancient China, before the reign of the first emperor, warring factions throughout the Six Kingdoms plot to assassinate the most powerful ruler, Qin. When a minor official defeats Qin's three major enemies, he is summoned to the palace to tell Qin the story of his unbelievable victory.

Detailed Information

International action star Jet Li stars in this award winning feature, Hero!

In ancient China, before the reign of the first emperor, warring factions throughout the Six Kingdoms plot to assassinate the most powerful ruler, Qin. When a minor official defeats Qin's three major enemies, he is summoned to the palace to tell Qin the story of his unbelievable victory.

Awards

Academy Awards, USA (2003)
(Nominated) Oscar - Best Foreign Language Film China.

Berlin International Film Festival (2003)
Alfred Bauer Award (Yimou Zhang)
(Nominated) Golden Berlin Bear (Yimou Zhang)

British Independent Film Awards 2004
(Nominated) Best Foreign Film

Brothers Manaki International Film Festival (2003)
Audience Award (Christopher Doyle)
Golden Camera 300 (Christopher Doyle)

Camerimage (2003)
(Nominated) Golden Frog (Christopher Doyle)

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (2004)
Best Cinematography (Christopher Doyle)

Flanders International Film Festival (2003)
(Nominated) Golden Spur (Yimou Zhang)

Golden Bauhinia Awards (2003)
Best Cinematography (Christopher Doyle)

Golden Globes, USA (2003)
(Nominated) Best Foreign Language Film China.

Golden Trailer Awards (2005)
(Nominated) Golden Trailer Best Action

Hong Kong Film Awards (2003)
Best Action Choreography (Siu-Tung Ching)
Best Art Direction (Tingxiao Huo, Zhenzhou Yi)
Best Cinematography (Christopher Doyle)
Best Costumes/Make-Up (Emi Wada)
Best Music (Dun Tan)
Best Sound (Jing Tao)
Best Visual Effects (Murray Pope, Richard Schlein, Luke O'Byrne, Ellen Poon)
(Nominated) Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress (Maggie Cheung)
(Nominated) Best Director (Yimou Zhang)
(Nominated) Best Film Editing (Ru Zhai, Angie Lam)
(Nominated) Best Picture
(Nominated) Best Screenplay (Yimou Zhang, Bin Wang, Feng Li)
(Nominated) Best Song (Yiu Ming Wong, Xi Lin For the song "Hero".)
(Nominated) Best Supporting Actress (Ziyi Zhang)

Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards (2005)
Sierra Award - Best Foreign Film

Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA (2005)
(Nominated) Golden Reel Award - Best Sound Editing in Foreign Features

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA (2005)
Best Director (Yimou Zhang)

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (2004)
Best Cinematographer (Christopher Doyle)

Online Film Critics Society Awards (2005)
Best Cinematography (Christopher Doyle)
Best Foreign Language Film China.
(Nominated) Best Director (Yimou Zhang)
(Nominated) Best Editing (Angie Lam, Vincent Lee, Ru Zhai)
(Nominated) Best Original Score (Dun Tan)

Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards (2004)
Best Foreign Language Film

Robert Festival (2004)
(Nominated) Robert Best Non-American Film (Yimou Zhang: director)

San Diego Film Critics Society Awards (2004)
Best Cinematography (Christopher Doyle)

Seattle Film Critics Awards (2004)
Best Cinematography (Christopher Doyle)

Toronto Film Critics Association Awards (2004)
Best Foreign-Language Film

World Stunt Awards (2003)
(Nominated) Taurus Award Best Action in a Foreign Film (Siu-Tung Ching)