Hero
2002

Hero

★ 7.9 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Yimou Zhang
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Synopsis

Ancient China and the Qin Empire is out to conquer the six kingdoms. This makes its king a target for assassination. However, one man has single-handedly ensured the safety of the king, by killing the three most notorious assassins in the land. Treated as a hero, he is summoned for an audience with the king.

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Why Eltorama recommends this film

Nameless tells the Emperor a story about how he defeated three assassins. The Emperor doesn’t believe him. Nameless tells him another version. The Emperor offers a third. Three movies, three palettes, one unreliable hero — and Zhang Yimou’s most beautifully framed lie.