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Biography
Wong Kar-wai is a Hong Kong filmmaker. His films are characterised by nonlinear narratives, atmospheric music, and vivid cinematography with bold, saturated colours. An auteur of Hong Kong cinema, Wong frequently appears at international film festivals.
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA
Awards & recognition
- Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong · 2022
- honorary doctor of Harvard University · 2018
- Lumière Award, Lyon Festival of cinema · 2017
- Asian Film Award — Best Director · 2014
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2013
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- European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2004
- César Award — Best Foreign Film · 2001
- European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2000
- Cannes Best Director Award · 1997
- Golden Horse Award — Best Director · 1991
- Bronze Bauhinia Star
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Director
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2004 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2000 · nominated
Filmography22 titles
Blossoms Shanghai
2023Director, Producer
2023Director, Producer
Ennio
2021as Self
2021as Self
In the Mood for Love
2000Director, Producer, Screenplay
2000Director, Producer, Screenplay
Chungking Express
1994Director, Screenplay
1994Director, Screenplay
Fallen Angels
1995Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay
1995Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay
Happy Together
1997Director, Producer, Writer
1997Director, Producer, Writer
The First Monday in May
2016as Self
2016as Self
Days of Being Wild
1990Director, Writer
1990Director, Writer
The Hand
2020Director, Writer
2020Director, Writer
2046
2004Director, Producer, Screenplay
2004Director, Producer, Screenplay
Ashes of Time
1994Director, Producer, Screenplay
1994Director, Producer, Screenplay
The Eagle Shooting Heroes
1993Executive Producer
1993Executive Producer
As Tears Go By
1988Director, Writer
1988Director, Writer
Jinpa
2019Producer
2019Producer
Chinese Odyssey 2002
2002Producer
2002Producer
Return Engagement
1990Screenplay
1990Screenplay
The Grandmaster
2013Director, Producer, Screenplay
2013Director, Producer, Screenplay
My Blueberry Nights
2007Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
2007Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
Flaming Brothers
1987Executive Producer, Writer
1987Executive Producer, Writer
Age of Bloom
2001Director, Producer
2001Director, Producer
Miao Miao
2008Executive Producer
2008Executive Producer
Eros
2004Director, Producer, Writer
2004Director, Producer, Writer