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The Silent War (2012 film)

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'The Silent War' is a 2012 Chinese-Hong Kong thriller film directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong. It is an adaptation of the popular novel 'Plot Against' written by Mai Jia.

The story is about a recruit with extrasensory perception working for a government unit tasked with stopping an "invisible enemy". The film deals with spies, subterfuge and hidden romance.

The film won Best Cinematography at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Award.

Cast



*Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as He Bing

*Zhou Xun as Zhang Xue Ning

*Mavis Fan as Shen Jing

*Wang Xue Bing as Guo Xingzhong

*Dong Yong as Wu Chang

*Carrie Ng as Mrs Li

*Pal Sinn as Luo Saner

*Lam Wai as Captain Yang

*Tang Qun as Mother He

*Jacob Cheung as Sparrow

*Zhang Haiyan as Mrs. Ma

Awards and nominations



'32nd Hong Kong Film Awards'

* Nominated: Best Screenplay (Alan Mak & Felix Chong)

* Nominated: Best Actor (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai)

* Nominated: Best Actress (Zhou Xun)

* Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Mavis Fan)

* 'Won: Best Cinematography (Anthony Pun Yiu Ming)'

* Nominated: Best Art Direction (Man Lim Chung)

* Nominated: Best Costume & Make Up Design (Man Lim Chung)

* Nominated: Best Original Film Score (Chan Kwong Wing)

'Golden Horse Awards'

* Nominated: Best Art Direction (Man Lim Chung)

* Nominated: Best Makeup & Costume Design (Man Lim Chung)

* Nominated: Best Sound Effects (Traithep Wongpaiboon, Nopawat Likitwong)

* Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Mavis Fan)

'Asian Film Awards'

* 'Won: Best Costume Designer (Man Lim Chung)'

* Nominated: Best Production Designer (Man Lim Chung)

'Asia Pacific Film Awards'

* 'Won: Best Sound Effects (Traithep Wongpaiboon, Nopawat Likitwong)'

'Huading Awards'

*'Won: Best Supporting Actress (Mavis Fan)

References




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