Action choreographer-turned-director Tanigaki Kenji is betting that audiences are hungry for authentic martial arts cinema. His new film, “ The Furious ,” which world premieres at the Toronto Film Festival ‘s Midnight Madness section Sept. 6, brings together what may be the most formidable collection of Asian action talent since Hong Kong’s golden age.

“I want to tell the world that we are still alive and we are capable to do even better action movie for the world,” says veteran producer Bill Kong, whose credits include “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Hero.” Kong, who hadn’t made a martial arts film in years, was drawn back to the genre after reflecting on its current state. “It’s been over 10 years since ‘The Raid’ came out. Where are all the great martial art formations anym

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