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WONG KAR-WAI

WHO IS
WONG
KAR-WAI

Wong Kar-Wai (born July 17, 1958, Shanghai, China) is a Chinese film director noted for his atmospheric films about memory, longing, and the passage of time.
With his sensual visuals, atmospheric soundtracks, and soulful romanticism, Wong Kar Wai has established himself as one of the defining auteurs of contemporary cinema; filled with passion, heartbreak, obsession, and the memories left in their wake, his films are internationally celebrated for their unique style.

ALL FILMS AS A DIRECTOR

In the mood for love

2000

“The past is something he could see, but not touch.”

Chungking Express

1994

“If memories could be canned, would they also have expiry dates? If so I hope they last for centuries.”

Fallen Angels

1995

"We rub shoulders with each other every day, bumping into each other, yet we never really meet."

Happy Together

1997

“Sometimes there is no next time, no time-outs, no second chances. Sometimes its now or never.”

Days Of Being Wild

1990

"16 April 1960, one minute before 3 o'clock in the afternoon. You’ll be with me because of this minute."

2046

2004

"Love is all a matter of timing. It's no good meeting the right person too soon or too late.

AWARDS

Happy Together

Best Director Award-Cannes Festival
1997

In The Mood For Love

British Independent Film Award - Best Foreign Language Film César for Best Foreign Film
2000
Grandmaster

The Grandmaster

Asian Film Award - Best Director
Hong Kong Film Awards - Best Film
2014
Chungking Express

Chungking Express

Hong Kong Film Award - Best Director
2001

OTHER PROJECTS

FILMS AS AN ACTOR

Let the Wind Carry Me

2009

"What is it that brings people together? Is it fate or simply the wind?"

Ennio

2021

"The music is already within us, like life itself. My job as a composer is just to bring it out."

The First Monday in May

2016

“Fashion is still considered by many to be a lesser art. In the museum world, it's still considered a bit silly, a bit frivolous."

FILMS AS A PRODUCER

First love: The Litter on the Breeze

1997

"If you want something, you have to reach out for it. If you want to be happy, you must create that happiness for yourself."

To Each His Own Cinema

2007

"Cinema isn’t a slice of life, it’s a piece of cake."

One for the Road

2021

“There’s no perfect moment; we just make it perfect.”

Ashes of time

1994

"The root of man’s suffering is his desire for love."

Eros

2004

“The closer you get, the clearer the distance becomes.”

ON DISPLAY

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