The Bravest

2019 1h 58m ZH

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 91

DramaAction

Synopsis

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Based on real life events, the film revolves around the heroic efforts of a team of firefighters as they attempt to deal with a fire that breaks out at an oil refinery in Dalian.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Huang Xiaoming
Jiang Liwei
Du Jiang
Ma Weiguo
Tan Zhuo
Li Fang
Yang Zi
Wanglu
Ou Hao
Xu Xiaobin
Jason Koo
Zhou Hao
Hou Yong
Wu Chenguang
Yin Xiaotian
Wei Lei

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tony Chan
Writers: Yu Yonggan, Tony Chan
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China, Hong Kong, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: China, Hong Kong, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "China Victory Trilogy Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tony Chan, shot by Shengji Liang. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Peter Kam Pau-Tat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Wenders Li Tung-Chuen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Huang Xiaoming and Du Jiang and Tan Zhuo carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10218674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tony Chan directs. Shengji Liang behind the camera. Peter Kam Pau-Tat scores. Wenders Li Tung-Chuen cuts. Produced in China, Hong Kong, United States of America. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: China, Hong Kong, United States of America.
3Part of the "China Victory Trilogy Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Tony Chan, shot by Shengji Liang. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Peter Kam Pau-Tat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Wenders Li Tung-Chuen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Huang Xiaoming and Du Jiang and Tan Zhuo carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt10218674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 91 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Shengji Liang
Original score: Peter Kam Pau-Tat
Editing: Wenders Li Tung-Chuen
Runtime: 118 min · 1h 58m
Status: Released
Box office: $245,179,562
Original language: ZH
Certification (US): 14
IMDB: The Bravest (2019)

Awards

Huabiao Award for Outstanding Film

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Part of

China Victory Trilogy Collection

At the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival, Bona film announced the launch of the "China victory Trilogy" to present the centenary of the founding of the party. The three films use images to reproduce the moment when China withstood various tests and experiences in different periods and finally ushered in "victory".