Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Friday, February 20 - Saturday, February 21, 2026

Academy Award Winner, 73rd Academy Awards: Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Art Direction

Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy – and the inescapable, enduring power of love.

Screening as part of Waverly Midnights: And the Oscar Goes To…

• Country Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, USA
• Language Mandarin with English subtitles
• Year 2000
• Running Time 120 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor Sony (Maccsbox)
• Director Ang Lee
• Cast Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lang Sihung, Cheng Pei-pei
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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