Behind the Action: How 'The Furious' Filmed Its Martial Arts Fight Sequences
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Summary
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Hong Kong martial arts film 'The Furious,' directed by Kenji Tanigaki. The article details how the creative team filmed the epic fight sequences and ending brawl, focusing on the steady camera work, use of found objects as weapons, and the choreography involving world-class martial artists. The film follows a father searching for his kidnapped daughter and features nonstop action with clear, blur-free cinematography.
Key quotes
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Kenji Tanigaki's Hong Kong epic stars some of the world's most talented martial artists fighting quickly as a steady camera follows, ditching any blurriness that might come from lesser hands.
Our hero and the scores of villains alike rely on found objects, quick wits and even faster blows in order to wage combat.
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