
Curse of the Golden Flower
Dir.
Yimou Zhang
Feature Film
2006
In "Curse of the Golden Flower," the intricate layers of sound weave a rich tapestry that enhances the film's dramatic narrative. Robert Mackenzie, as a re-recording mixer and sound effects editor, plays a pivotal role in crafting the auditory experience, blending the clashing swords and whispered secrets with precision. The film's sound design, recognized with the Golden Bauhinia Award for Best Sound Effects and the Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA award for Best Sound Editing, immerses the audience in the opulent yet treacherous world of the Chinese palace. Each sound cue, from the rustling chrysanthemums to the echoing footsteps, deepens the unfolding tale of betrayal and rebellion.
Awarded
Best Sound Effects & Foley
Motion Picture Sound Editors
Awarded
Best Sound Effects
Golden Bauhinia Awards
Sound Credits
Sound Supervisor: | Roger Savage |
Re-recording Mixer: | Detlef Halaski, Robert Mackenzie & Roger Savage |
Sound Designer: | Jing Tao |
Supervising Sound Editor: | Jing Tao & Rainbow Wang |
Dialogue Recording Supervisor: | Fabiola Stevenson |
Sound Effects Editor: | Steve Burgess, Wei He, Hongrui Ji, Niu Ma, Robert Mackenzie, Glenn Newnham, Paul Pirola, Ye Shu, Andy Wright & Jing Xiao |
Sound Editor: | Xue Han, Phil Jeffers, Jia Liu, Michael McMenomy & Qiuxia Sun |
Foley Artist: | Phil Jeffers, Qianqian Ke, Jason Mannell, Terry Tu, Mario Vaccaro & David White |
Foley Editor: | Peter Mills |
Sound Technician: | Fan Xie |
Sound Post-Production Coordinator: | Zhida Wei & Bin Zhang |
Dolby Consultant: | Bruce Emery |
Sound Coordinator: | Tsutomu Satomi |