1. How does the cinematography contribute to the overall expressionistic mood of the film? What emotions are evoked in the viewer? Be specific.
2. Very early in the film, viewers hear Ouyang Feng discuss the magic wine? His friend tells him the wine will help him forget. What is it that must be forgotten? Describe the significance of this symbol as it relates to the theme of the story.
3. Describe the scenes when the bandits are attacking and how the tension is built up for Blind Swordsman and Hong Qigong. Comment on how the choreography adds to the mood of these scenes and helps round out these characters.
4. Describe the role the Seasons play in the film.
5. Outline the director's attitude toward rejection. Does it change over the course of the film through the character of Ouyang Feng? Cite evidence to support your conclusions.
6. The film is based on Louis Cha's trilogy The Eagle Shooting Heroes (also known as The Condor Trilogy). Look up some information about the books and explain how this knowledge adds to the film adaptation.
7. Wong Kar Wai has been labeled as China's premier film auteur. What seems to be trademark about his style, at least as seen in Ashes of Time: Redux?