Nessun Dorma (film)
| Nessun Dorma | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Traditional | 兇手還未睡 |
| Simplified | 凶手还未睡 |
| Mandarin | Xiōng Shǒu Hái Wèi Shuì |
| Cantonese | Hung1 Sau2 Waan4 Mei6 Seoi6 |
| Directed by | Herman Yau |
| Produced by | Paco Wong |
| Screenplay by |
Erica Li Zendodric |
| Based on |
Nessun Dorma by Erica Li and Zendoric |
| Starring |
Gordon Lam Andy Hui Janice Man |
| Music by | Brother Hung |
| Cinematography | Joe Chan |
| Edited by | Azrael Chung |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Bravos Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
Nessun Dorma is a 2016 Hong Kong psychological thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Gordon Lam, Andy Hui and Janice Man. The film is based on the novel of the same by Erica Li and Zendodric, both of whom also served as the film's screenwriters. Nessun Dorma had its world premiere at the 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 22 March 2016[1] and was theatrically released in Hong Kong on 27 October.[2]
Cast
- Gordon Lam as Vincent Lee (李偉臣)
- Andy Hui as Fong Mo-chit (方慕哲)
- Janice Man as Jasmine Tsang (曾斯敏)
- Jacky Cai
- Wilfred Lau
- Tarah Chan
- Steve Chan
- Julius Brian Siswojo
- Candice Yu
Production
Filming for Nessun Dorma began on 2 August 2015.[3] Due to the complexity of her role in the film, Janice Man reportedly suffered from insomnia for a few weeks the during production of the film.[1]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 22 March 2016, where it showed the original Category III-rated version of the film.[4] A new Category IIB-rated version of the film was theatrical released in Hong Kong on 27 October.[2]
Critical reception
Elizabeth Kerr of The Hollywood Reporter calls the film a "pulpy, unchallenged slice of genre entertainment", stating how "viewers will enjoy for what it is and forget quickly", while also praising Gordon Lam's performance.[5]