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Nessun Dorma (film)

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'Nessun Dorma' is a 2016 Hong Kong psychological thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Gordon Lam, Andy Hui and Janice Man. The film is based on the novel of the same title by Erica Li and Zendodric, both of whom also served as the film's screenwriters. 'Nessun Dorma' had its world premiere at the 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 22 March 2016 and was theatrically released in Hong Kong on 27 October.

Cast



*Gordon Lam as Vincent Lee ()

*Andy Hui as Fong Mo-chit (Ngai Man-yin) ()

*Janice Man as Jasmine Tsang ()

*Wilfred Lau as Fong Mo-chit

*Jacky Cai as Mimi

*Tarah Chan as Amy (Club Girl)

*Phat Chan as Vincent's Driver

*Julius Brian Siswojo (credited as Brian Lee) as Apartment Security

*Candice Yu as Jasmine's mother

Production



Filming for 'Nessun Dorma' began on 2 August 2015. Due to the complexity of her role in the film, Janice Man reportedly suffered from insomnia for a few weeks during production of the film.

Release



The film had its world premiere at the 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 22 March 2016, where it showed the original Category III-rated version of the film. A new Category IIB-rated version of the film was theatrical released in Hong Kong on 27 October.

Reception



Box office

The film grossed in mainland China.

Critical reception

Elizabeth Kerr of 'The Hollywood Reporter' calls the film a "pulpy, unchallenged slice of genre entertainment", stating how "viewers will enjoy for what it is and forget quickly", while also praising Gordon Lam's performance.

References




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