This is a scene from the trailer for Hero (2002). I’ve wanted to watch it forever, but I can’t find it in its original language, and I don’t like dubbed work. The trailer is mesmerizing, shifting between vibrant landscapes and raw, almost monolithic scenes. The palette reflects Zhang Yimou’s signature use of a single bold color to represent different emotional chapters of the story.

Note: AI-assisted as labeled on image.

Remember how I mentioned the use of a single bold color in Zhang Yimou’s work? It usually contrasts with a secondary one, and I love it. Here is another example from the trailer for Hero (2002).

Note: AI-assisted as labeled on image.