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Wong Kar-Wai

Directing

Born July 17, 1958 · Shanghai, China

Also known as Wong Kar Wai · Kar Wai Wong · Kar-wai Wong

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Biography

Wong Kar-Wai (born July 17, 1958) is a Shanghai-born Hong Kong director, screenwriter, and producer. He is internationally renowned as an auteur for his visually unique, highly stylized films. Wong's films frequently feature protagonists who yearn for romance in the midst of a knowingly brief life and scenes that can often be described as sketchy, digressive, exhilarating, and containing vivid imagery.

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

Filmography21 titles

Blossoms Shanghai

2023Director, Producer

Ennio

2021as Self

In the Mood for Love

2000Director, Producer, Screenplay

Chungking Express

1994Director, Screenplay

Fallen Angels

1995Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay

Happy Together

1997Director, Producer, Writer

Return Engagement

1990Screenplay

The First Monday in May

2016as Self

Days of Being Wild

1990Director, Writer

2046

2004Director, Producer, Screenplay

The Hand

2020Director, Writer

Ashes of Time

1994Director, Producer, Screenplay

The Eagle Shooting Heroes

1993Executive Producer

As Tears Go By

1988Director, Writer

Jinpa

2019Producer

Chinese Odyssey 2002

2002Producer

The Grandmaster

2013Director, Producer, Screenplay

My Blueberry Nights

2007Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story

Age of Bloom

2001Director, Producer

Miao Miao

2008Executive Producer

Eros

2004Director, Producer, Writer