The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)

S1E11 The Arrival of Multiplexes and Asian Mainstream

Star Wars, Jaws, and The Exorcist not only shaped the multiplex experience but also pushed the boundaries of innovation in cinema. In India, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan exemplifies how Bollywood was breaking new ground in the 1970s. Meanwhile, we learn how Bruce Lee's films ignited the dynamic action genre in Hong Kong. Master Yuen Woo-ping shares exclusive insights into his work on action films and the wire fu choreography he created for The Matrix.