Sniper or Snipers (Chinese: 狙击手) is a 2022 Chinese war film directed by Zhang Yimou and Zhang Mo and starring Chen Yongsheng, Zhang Yu, and Zhang Yi. The film picks up the story of Zhang Taofang, a Chinese sniper defeating American enemies in the Korean War.[2] The film premiered in China on 1 February 2022, to commemorate the PLA Day.[3]
Sniper | |
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Traditional | 狙擊手 |
Simplified | 狙击手 |
Mandarin | Jūjīshǒu |
Directed by | Zhang Yimou Zhang Mo |
Written by | Chen Yu |
Starring | Chen Yongsheng Zhang Yu Zhang Yi |
Cinematography | Zhao Xiaoding |
Distributed by | Beijing Enlight Media |
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Country | China |
Language | Mandarin |
Box office | $95 million [1] |
Chinese snipers fight against enemy snipers during the Korean War.[2][4]
Shooting began in Paektu Mountain of Jilin on 6 January 2021.[5]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "No Man's Land (无人之境)" (Theme) | Cui Shu | Terence Lam | Roy Wang Zhuang Yinan |
Sniper was slated for release on 30 July 2021 in China. It was funded by the China Film Administration.[6]