FUNimation to Distribute C-film The Woman of Mirror Lake
Excellent news for wuxia fans! FUNimation recently announced the license for home video, digital, mobile, TV, and theatrical rights to Chinese historical epic The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake. Though no DVD or Blu-ray release date has been revealed, the movie's U.S. theatrical screenings start October 28, 2011 in Los Angeles.
I don't know too much about this one, but from the review I read on Twitch and the bits and pieces I've gleaned from other sources, The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake definitely looks like one to check out. While those familiar with Chinese history probably already guessed, the film is based on the life of Qui Jin (she was specifically referred to as the woman knight of mirror lake in most of my East Asian history books ), a late 19th century/early 20th century Chinese revolutionary who fought for women's rights and against the oppressive practices of the reigning political regime.
English-subbed trailer:
From the press release:
FUNIMATION® ENTERTAINMENT TO DISTRIBUTE THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE
Flower Mound, TX (October 26, 2011) - FUNimation® Entertainment today announced it has acquired the home video, digital, mobile, television, and theatrical distribution rights for the live action film, THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE.
This semi-biographical film from director Herman Yau (THE LEGEND IS BORN - IP MAN) stars Yi Huang as the female revolutionist, Qiu Jin. Nicknamed the “Woman Knight of Mirror Lake,” Qiu Jin advocated equality between men and women during the late Qing Dynasty, believing a better future for women came under a Western-style government instead of the corrupt Manchu government. Herman Yau’s stunning film brings this legendary heroine’s skills to the screen as she blazes a path through the world of literature and the military.
FUNimation has partnered with ELEVEN ARTS to bring THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE to the big screen in theaters across the U.S. starting this week as part of the worldwide release of the film. THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE premiered in Hong Kong on October 13th and in Singapore on October 20th. The film will begin its U.S. theatrical run on October 28th in Los Angeles at the Culver Plaza Theatre. The film THE LEGEND IS BORN - IP MAN, will screen simultaneously at the Culver Plaza Theatre.
To learn more about THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE, please visit http://www.funimation.com/the-woman-knight-of-mirror-lake
ABOUT FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT
FUNimation® Entertainment is the leading anime company in North America. FUNimation has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands. They manage a full spectrum of rights for most of their brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, internet, and home video sales and distribution. For more information about FUNimation Entertainment and its brands, visit www.funimation.com.
ABOUT ELEVEN ARTS, INC.
Based in Los Angeles, Eleven Arts, Inc. is a motion picture production and distribution company that brings Japanese and Asian movies to worldwide audiences as well as bringing movies from all over the world into Asia. www.elevenarts.net
Not sure where to shop? Trying to avoid bootlegs? Check out my retailers page to get the skinny on reliable online stores out there!
I don't know too much about this one, but from the review I read on Twitch and the bits and pieces I've gleaned from other sources, The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake definitely looks like one to check out. While those familiar with Chinese history probably already guessed, the film is based on the life of Qui Jin (she was specifically referred to as the woman knight of mirror lake in most of my East Asian history books ), a late 19th century/early 20th century Chinese revolutionary who fought for women's rights and against the oppressive practices of the reigning political regime.
English-subbed trailer:
Click to viewFrom the press release:
FUNIMATION® ENTERTAINMENT TO DISTRIBUTE THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE
Flower Mound, TX (October 26, 2011) - FUNimation® Entertainment today announced it has acquired the home video, digital, mobile, television, and theatrical distribution rights for the live action film, THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE.
This semi-biographical film from director Herman Yau (THE LEGEND IS BORN - IP MAN) stars Yi Huang as the female revolutionist, Qiu Jin. Nicknamed the “Woman Knight of Mirror Lake,” Qiu Jin advocated equality between men and women during the late Qing Dynasty, believing a better future for women came under a Western-style government instead of the corrupt Manchu government. Herman Yau’s stunning film brings this legendary heroine’s skills to the screen as she blazes a path through the world of literature and the military.
FUNimation has partnered with ELEVEN ARTS to bring THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE to the big screen in theaters across the U.S. starting this week as part of the worldwide release of the film. THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE premiered in Hong Kong on October 13th and in Singapore on October 20th. The film will begin its U.S. theatrical run on October 28th in Los Angeles at the Culver Plaza Theatre. The film THE LEGEND IS BORN - IP MAN, will screen simultaneously at the Culver Plaza Theatre.
To learn more about THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE, please visit http://www.funimation.com/the-woman-knight-of-mirror-lake
ABOUT FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT
FUNimation® Entertainment is the leading anime company in North America. FUNimation has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands. They manage a full spectrum of rights for most of their brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, internet, and home video sales and distribution. For more information about FUNimation Entertainment and its brands, visit www.funimation.com.
ABOUT ELEVEN ARTS, INC.
Based in Los Angeles, Eleven Arts, Inc. is a motion picture production and distribution company that brings Japanese and Asian movies to worldwide audiences as well as bringing movies from all over the world into Asia. www.elevenarts.net
Not sure where to shop? Trying to avoid bootlegs? Check out my retailers page to get the skinny on reliable online stores out there!