Photo by Brian Brooks (November 13, 2006)
Director
Zhang Yimou (far right) traveled to Los Angeles for the world premiere of his spectacular new film "
Curse of the Golden Flower," starring
Gong Li (second from left) and
Chow Yun Fat (third from right). The film, set in China's Tang Dynasty of the 10th century, is the story of the Imperial family's reuniting just as a power struggle unfolds between the Empress (Gong Li) and Emperor (Chow Yun Fat). The film is China's official entry for best foreign-language Oscar consideration.
Sony Pictures Classics' co-presidents,
Michael Barker (left) and
Tom Bernard (second from right) joined the group. SPC will release the film in the U.S.