Full River Red | Zhang Yimou

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The sales and distribution arm of his Hong Kong-based Edko Films has picked up international sales rights to “Full River Red,” the Chinese film that’s the world’s highest grossing movie with a 2023 release.

Directed by venerable Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, period drama “Full River Red” was the number one film in mainland China over the recent Lunar New Year holiday and continues to ride high at the Middle Kingdom box office. To date, it has grossed $541 million in the space of 11 days.

Set in the 12th Century, the film’s narrative features a brewing rebellion against the Imperial court. When an ambassador from the rebels is murdered just before a crucial meeting, new alliances are formed and secrets are revealed. [+]