Zhang Yimou's latest martial arts movie the House of Flying Draggers has passed China's official censor and is preparing for video release in the Chinese mainland.

And the jury at the Cannes Film Festival has praised the film for its beautiful scenes and novel martial arts designs.

The release manager says that they have taken good measures to prevent movie pirates as the film premieres at the festival.

Andy Lau in the poster. (China Daily/Sina)

Sing-Mo Gum in the poster. China Daily/Sina)

(CRI May 18, 2004)