Question 1

What surprising real-life detail about Ip Man's occupation isn't shown in the film?

Accepted Answer

Grandmaster Yip Man was actually employed as a police officer during the Japanese invasion, though this isn't mentioned in the film.

Question 2

Which festival screened Ip Man in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Ip Man was screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2011.

Question 3

What historical period and location does Ip Man focus on?

Accepted Answer

The film focuses on events in Foshan between the 1930s and 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Question 4

Who provided technical consultation on the martial arts for Ip Man?

Accepted Answer

Ip Man's eldest son Ip Chun, his student Leo Au-yeung, and Changquan gold medalist To Yu-hang served as technical consultants.

Question 5

What injury did Hiroyuki Ikeuchi suffer while filming his role as the Japanese general?

Accepted Answer

Hiroyuki Ikeuchi suffered a mild concussion after being struck four times during a fight scene.

Question 6

What real-life job did Ip Man have during the Japanese invasion that isn't shown in the film?

Accepted Answer

Grandmaster Yip Man was actually employed as a police officer during the Japanese invasion, though this is not mentioned in the film.

Question 7

Which festival featured Ip Man in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Ip Man was part of the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2011.

Question 8

What injury did Hiroyuki Ikeuchi suffer while filming his role as a Japanese general?

Accepted Answer

Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, who played the Japanese general, suffered a mild concussion after being struck four times during a fight scene.

Question 9

Who provided technical advice on the martial arts choreography for Ip Man?

Accepted Answer

Ip Man's eldest son Ip Chun, his student Leo Au-yeung, and Changquan gold medalist To Yu-hang served as technical consultants for the film's story and martial arts choreography.

Question 10

What is the legendary origin story of the Wing Chun martial art as mentioned in the film?

Accepted Answer

Wing Chun was created by two women, Ng Mui and Yim Wing Chun, after Yim refused a warlord's marriage proposal and won a duel with the style, which was named after her.

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