Irreversi
| Irreversi (Mandarin version: Hui lu) | |
|---|---|
 Irreversi theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Michael Gleissner |
| Written by | Michael Gleissner Mark Jacyszyn Scott Kurttila Andrew Lacrosse |
| Produced by | Irreversi: Kacy Andrews Lisa Schahet Hui lu: Elliot Tong |
| Starring | Irreversi: Mei Melancon Ian Bohen Estella Warren Kenny Doughty Caroline Carver Hui lu: Margaret Wang Hawick Lau Sasha Hou Hao Qin |
| Cinematography | Irreversi:Jack Messitt Hui lu:Jason Kwan |
| Edited by | Irreversi: Stanley Tam Kristoffer Villarino Hui lu: Kwok-Wing Leung |
| Music by | Erik Godal Jaye Muller Ben Patton |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Bigfoot Entertainment |
Release dates | Irreversi:
|
Running time | 87 minutes |
| Languages | Irreversi: English Hui lu: Mandarin |
| Budget | est. $2,000,000 US |
Irreversi is a 2010 dramatic film directed by Michael Gleissner and shot in Hong Kong as the English language version of Gleissner's Mandarin-language film Hui lu, which he filmed and directed at the same time in the same locations but with an entirely different cast.[1][2] The title refers to how a situation can reverse and turn against the original perpetrator.
Production
Both Irreversi and Hui lu were self-financed by Gleissner, and filming of both began in Hong Kong in March 2006.[3] The film duo marked being Gleissner's directorial debut, as well as being the first time identical films were produced simultaneously in both English and Mandarin, with the two otherwise identical versions having two separate sets of cast and crew.[2] The only cast that was common to both films were Vietnamese supermodel Bebe Pham and Geissner himself using the pseudonym of Ken Arden. Gleissner directed both films and produced the English version. Elliot Tong produced the Chinese version,[4] which was itself released in Hong Kong in 2007 and screened in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu in 2009.[1]
Synopsis
Adam, a young entrepreneur, has sold his technology company. The money allows him and his new wife Lynda to enjoy a life of luxury, but their marriage becomes unstable when Lynda begins to suspect that Adam's newly acquired fortune is related to the recent death of her brother.
Cast
Irreversi
- Mei Melancon as Lynda
- Ian Bohen as Adam
- Estella Warren as Kat
- Kenny Doughty as David
- Michael Gleissner as Charlie (as Ken Arden)
- Caroline Carver as Terry
- Bebe Pham as Show Model
- Kersten Hui as Taxidermy Boss
- Jo Wee as Ling
- Christian Mills as Simon
- Howard Cheung as John
Hui lu
(Mandarin)
- Margaret Wang as Lynda Wei
- Hawick Lau as Adam Liu
- Sasha Hou as Kat Chen
- Hao Qin as David Du
- Michael Gleissner as Charlie (as Ken Arden)
- Susanna Fung as Terry
- Bebe Pham as Show Model
- Kersten Hui as Taxidermy Boss
- Yao Hsiao as Ling
- Elliot Tong as Simon Chu
- Philip Ng as John Wei
Recognition
Awards and nominations
In 2008 Ireversi – Hiu lu Won the Award of Merit at the 6th Annual Accolade Competition.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Bigfoot Entertainment takes first bold steps into China". Philippine Star. April 21, 2009. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- ^ a b "First Dual-Language Film and Cast in Production". KEYT. March 28, 2006. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
- ^ Stephanie N. Mehta (June 8, 2006). "Hollywood, South Pacific-style". Foryune. CNN Money. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
- ^ ""Irreversi" Shoots in Two Languages". chinabroadcast.cn. March 20, 2006. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
- ^ "2008 Award of Merit Winners – Film" (PDF). Accolade Film Competition. p. 2. Retrieved March 14, 2011.