The Story
GREEN SNAKE (1993) is a visually intoxicating fantasy epic from visionary Hong Kong director Tsui Hark, reimagining the classic Chinese legend Madame White Snake through a bold, modern lens. Set in a mythic ancient China where spirits walk among humans, the story follows Green Snake, a passionate and rebellious serpent spirit who takes human form and struggles to understand desire, love, and freedom in a world ruled by rigid morality.
While her sister White Snake (Joey Wang) seeks peaceful coexistence with humans through marriage, Green Snake (Maggie Cheung) questions the hypocrisy of human society—particularly the fear and repression enforced by the powerful monk Fat Hoi (Vincent Zhao). As tensions rise between the spiritual and human realms, the film erupts into breath-taking set pieces filled with martial arts, surreal imagery, and operatic emotion. Tsui Hark blends folklore, sensuality, and philosophical inquiry, crafting a film that challenges traditional notions of good and evil.
Renowned for its ground breaking visual effects, lavish costumes, and daring themes, GREEN SNAKE stands as one of the most ambitious fantasy films of the early 1990s.
For collectors and fans of Asian cinema, experience this film’s vibrant colours, intricate production design, and kinetic action with this GREEN SNAKE bluray restoring this cult classic to its full mythological splendour in high definition.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
GREEN SNAKE (1993) is a visually intoxicating fantasy epic from visionary Hong Kong director Tsui Hark, reimagining the classic Chinese legend Madame White Snake through a bold, modern lens. Set in a mythic ancient China where spirits walk among humans, the story follows Green Snake, a passionate and rebellious serpent spirit who takes human form and struggles to understand desire, love, and freedom in a world ruled by rigid morality.
While her sister White Snake (Joey Wang) seeks peaceful coexistence with humans through marriage, Green Snake (Maggie Cheung) questions the hypocrisy of human society—particularly the fear and repression enforced by the powerful monk Fat Hoi (Vincent Zhao). As tensions rise between the spiritual and human realms, the film erupts into breath-taking set pieces filled with martial arts, surreal imagery, and operatic emotion. Tsui Hark blends folklore, sensuality, and philosophical inquiry, crafting a film that challenges traditional notions of good and evil.
Renowned for its ground breaking visual effects, lavish costumes, and daring themes, GREEN SNAKE stands as one of the most ambitious fantasy films of the early 1990s.
For collectors and fans of Asian cinema, experience this film’s vibrant colours, intricate production design, and kinetic action with this GREEN SNAKE bluray restoring this cult classic to its full mythological splendour in high definition.
