Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wu hu cang long)

This achingly beautiful kung-fu masterpiece has been described as “an epic that defies the laws of gravity” (New York Times). The sheer poetry of Yuen Wo-ping’s choreography (with a surprising lack of computer effects) makes for an exhilarating viewing experience. 2000, Taiwan/U.S./Hong Kong/China, color, 35mm, in Mandarin with English subtitles, 120 minutes.