The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary

Overview

Through revealing interviews, this documentary traces the explosive journey of John Woo—from his early films to the heroic bloodshed masterpieces that reshaped Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s. As peers and collaborators reflect, Woo then crossed over to Hollywood, leaving an indelible mark on American action filmmaking. The director himself sits down for an exclusive, on-camera retrospective, offering personal insight into one of the 20th century's most influential cinematic forces.