From visionary director Gabriele Mainetti (They Call Me Jeeg Robot, Freaks Out), The Forbidden City delivers lightning-paced martial arts action set deep inside Rome’s criminal underworld.
In this review, I break down:
• Yaxi Liu’s powerful performance as Mei
• The cross-cultural action choreography
• The emotional core behind the revenge story
• The film’s pacing and 139-minute runtime
• Whether this Fantasia & Fantastic Fest selection lives up to the hype
Starring Yaxi Liu, Enrico Borello, Sabrina Ferilli, Marco Giallini, and Luca Zingaretti, this action epic blends Italian crime drama with Mandarin-language martial arts intensity.
Official Selection – 2025 Fantasia International Film Festival & Fantastic Fest
Italian & Mandarin (with English Subtitles)
Runtime: 139 minutes
Arriving on Digital March 17
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