http://www.naatanet.org/festival/2004/html/specialevents.html#spevent1 Master director Zhang Yimou\'s highly anticipated swordplay film features ravishing cinematography and an all-star cast (including Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi and Donnie Yen) as mythical assassins who attempt to stop the King of Qin from conquering all of China. Kick off the 2004 SFIAAFF at the Opening Night Gala reception, held at the illustrious Asian Art Museum, a perfect setting to celebrate the gorgeous colors and spectacle of our opening night film HERO. The event will feature performances by the Yellow River Drummers, the heartbeat of Shanxi Province, and Chinese classical & traditional music by Yangqing Zhao Ensemble in Samsung Hall. Libations will be provided on the 2nd Floor Loggia by Diageo USA featuring Don Julio Tequila and Crown Royal Reserve, tea service by Samovar Tea Lounge, dessert wines of Quady Winery, and beverages by Martinelli\'s, Red Bull, Ozeki Sake and Plum Wine, Kirin Beer, Sterling Vineyards, Crystal Geyser, Michelob Light and much more. Asian Art Museum will be providing appetizers for the Gala Reception and opening its doors to its Far East Asian Galleries all night long. $45 Screening & Reception $30 Screening Only $20 Reception Only