Article 20
2024 film directed by Zhang Yimou
| Article 20 | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 第二十條 |
| Simplified Chinese | 第二十条 |
| Literal meaning | Article 20 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Dì èr shí tiáo |
| Directed by | Zhang Yimou |
| Written by |
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| Starring |
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Production companies | Beijing Enlight Pictures Center for Film & Television of the Supreme People's Procuratorate |
| Distributed by | Beijing Enlight Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | $337.5 million[1] |
Article 20 (Chinese: 第二十条) is a 2024 Chinese comedy drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, and stars Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Zhao Liying and Gao Ye. The film tells the story of prosecutor Han Ming, who has reached middle age and wanted to seize the last opportunity in his career to work at the Municipal Procuratorate. Unexpectedly, he was involved in a hugely controversial case. At the same time, his family was also facing a similar test.[2]
Article 20 was released in theaters in China on February 10, 2024 in IMAX, CINITY, Dolby Vision and other formats.[3] It is the year's tenth-highest-grossing film worldwide.
Synopsis
Ever since he took a temporary job at the Municipal Procuratorate, Han Ming (Lei Jiayin) has had troubles one after another. His son Han Yuchen (Liu Yaowen) hit the son of the school principal (Zhang Yi) and refused to apologize. His wife Li Maojuan (Ma Li), filled with indignation, in turn attacked the principal. Partner Lu Lingling (Gao Ye) has constant disagreements, and the case has been pending for a long time. In another case, Hao Xiuping (Zhao Liying) was forced into a desperate situation and was in an extremely critical situation. The battle between love and law is unfolding, and the balance between career and family is ongoing. Han Ming decides to risk everything and give fairness and justice in his own way.
Cast
- Lei Jiayin as Han Ming
- Ma Li as Li Maojuan
- Zhao Liying as Hao Xiuping
- Gao Ye as Lu Lingling
- Liu Yaowen as Han Yuchen
- Zhang Yi as Zhang
- Wang Xiao as Deputy Prosecutor Tian
- Chen Minghao as Li Maoquan
- Yu Hewei as Prosecutor Wang
Production
Filming
Principal photography began on July 1, 2023, in Langfang.[4]
Release
On January 12, 2024, the film was officially announced to be released on February 10, 2024 (the first day of the Lunar New Year). At the same time, a scheduled poster was released, revealing the full cast of actors for the first time. The film also released a preview on the same day.[3]
References
- ^ "China Box-office". China Movie Database. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ^ Tang, Wei (2024-02-23). "张艺谋揭秘第二十条背后故事" [en：Zhang Yimou reveals the story behind Article 20]. Beijing Youth Daily.
- ^ a b "张艺谋新电影开机！新"谋女郎"是她..." Sohu. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ^ "张艺谋新电影开机！新的"谋女郎"是她......-上游新闻 汇聚向上的力量". www.cqcb.com. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
External links
- Article 20 at IMDb
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