World Premiere of "Curse of the Golden Flower" at AFI Fest

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.