Named one of the 10 best movies of the millennium by Time magazine, Ang Lee’s four-time Academy Award-winning “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” is returning to the big screen in a 4K restoration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
The movie that catapulted Lee into the ranks of upper echelon Hollywood filmmakers, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” features a deft mix of amazing martial arts battles, beautiful scenery and tasteful drama.
Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy and the inescapable, enduring power of love. Set against 19th-century China’s breathtaking landscape, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” is the action-packed, box office smash from acclaimed director Ang Lee, featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping, who also choreographed “The Matrix.”
“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” which is rated PG-13 for sexuality and martial arts violence, is showing Feb. 17-23.
For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening at the Ross on Feb. 17.
With all three categories offered — Animated, Live Action and Documentary — this is an annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool). A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place March 12.
The Oscar Nominated Short Films are showing through March 2.
Learn more about the films, including show times and ticket availability.
