Ann Hui Named Camellia Award Recipient at Busan Film Festival – Global Bulletin
CAMELLIA CONFERRED Ann Hui, one of Hong Kong cinema’s defining figures, will receive the 2026 Camellia Award at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 6 at Busan Cinema Center. The award, established by BIFF in partnership with Chanel to honor filmmakers who have advanced the status of women in the industry, goes to […]
Ann Hui, a prominent figure in Hong Kong cinema, has been selected to receive the Camellia Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. The award, which honors filmmakers who have advanced the status of women in the industry, will be presented at the festival's opening ceremony on October 6 at Busan Cinema Center.
The Camellia Award was established by the Busan International Film Festival in partnership with Chanel. Ann Hui, 79, is a leading figure in the Hong Kong New Wave, having worked as a director, screenwriter, and producer.
According to Variety, the award will be presented to Hui at the festival's opening ceremony. KBS World Radio also reported that Hui made her feature film debut, though details of her debut were not specified.
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