Jackie Chan - Humour, gloire et kung-fu
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Jackie Chan is a true icon of Asian and Chinese culture. Over a 45-year-long career, he has carved a niche for himself as an actor, stuntman, director, and screenwriter, but also singer and formidable businessman. After starring in almost 200 films, Jackie Chan has reconciled fans of genre film and Hollywood blockbusters, whilst bridging the gap between Asian and Western cinema. Through film excerpts, archive footage and images, and an offbeat approach inspired by the visual codes of the golden age of kung fu films, this documentary will take a look back at the creation of a popular hero who has come to be an icon for China, and for the entire Asian continent.
Jackie Chan: Building an Icon is a documentary that chronicles the legendary actor, stuntman, and director's 45-year career bridging Asian and Western cinema. Released on August 4, 2021, the film uses archive footage, interviews, and kung fu cinema aesthetics to explore how Chan became a global cultural icon after starring in nearly 200 films.
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Jackie ChanSelf
Marie BorginiNarrator (french voice over)
Verena RendtorffNarrator (dutch voice over)
Sebastian GriegelNarrator (dutch voice over)
Thomas WenkeNarrator (dutch voice over)
Brett RatnerSelf (archive footage)
Bruce LeeSelf (archive footage)
Jaden SmithSelf (archive footage)
Will SmithSelf (archive footage)
Sylvester StalloneSelf (archive footage)
Chris TuckerSelf (archive footage)
Owen WilsonSelf (archive footage)
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When was Jackie Chan: Building an Icon released?
The documentary was released on August 4, 2021.
What does the documentary cover?
It examines Jackie Chan's 45-year career as an actor, stuntman, director, screenwriter, singer, and businessman, exploring how he bridged the gap between Asian and Western cinema through nearly 200 films.
How is the documentary presented?
The film uses film excerpts, archive footage, images, and visual styles inspired by golden age kung fu cinema to tell Chan's story.
Where can I watch it?
Jackie Chan: Building an Icon was released in 2021, though specific streaming platforms may vary by region. Check your local streaming services or rental platforms for availability.
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