"A lot of Chinese martial arts films were……" — Donnie Yen
"A lot of Chinese martial arts films were based on Chinese martial arts novels. And these novels created a world of putting history, calligraphy, and martial arts into one."
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39 Quotes by Donnie Yen
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There are two types of Chinese growing up in America. One is the kind that does really well in school,…
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I'm a very emotional guy.
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Better to be called something positive and inspirational than something negative.
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I got nominated for my second film as best young director in the Aikido Film Festival in Japan.
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Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs.
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As an action director, I always try to bring something fresh and new.
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Bruce is the man. He was definitely ahead of his time.
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For me, shooting, editing, and scoring rely on rhythm.
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For years, I looked to Bruce Lee as a mentor as being a Chinese and Asian man living in this…
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From my experience as an actor, choreographer, action director, and producer, I understand the elements and the dynamics of being…
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I always tell younger filmmakers, it's not just about the acting or the art itself. It's about how big of…
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I certainly hope 'Dragon' can leave some legacy behind.
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