Red Cliff(2008) ◎

Costume designer Tim Yip avoided "Renaissance Fair" tropes, creating armor and outfits that looked historically grounded yet visually striking.

John Woo's is an epic historical drama that revitalized the "Three Kingdoms" legend for a global audience. Spanning nearly five hours in its original two-part Asian release, the film is a masterclass in combining traditional Chinese history with 21st-century filmmaking techniques. 🎬 Production & Direction Red Cliff(2008)

At the time, it was the most expensive Chinese-language film ever made, with costs approaching 700 million yuan. Costume designer Tim Yip avoided "Renaissance Fair" tropes,