Director Ding Sheng reveals his passion of police films

As the only Chinese mainland director to shoot Jackie Chan's movie - one film of Police Story franchise - Ding Sheng recently revealed that he wanted to make police movies since he was young.

Based on true stories of the Blue Sword, a Beijing special weapon and tactics unit, the movie was released across the mainland on Dec 27.

As the first of its kind to put spotlight on China's SWAT police officers, the tale revolves around an elite team's death-defying missions to rescue hostages and crack down on a drug ring.

During the Beijing premiere on Dec 26, Ding said he has decided to focus on directing police films many years ago, although the mainland market at that time was dominated by Hong Kong police movies.

He also said the major cast members were allowed to train with Chinese SWAT police officers with the support of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau and Ministry of Public Security.

(CHINA.ORG.CN)