Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui to be honored at BIFF
Hong Kong director Ann Hui will be honored at this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for her contributions to empowering women in the film industry, organizers said Tuesday. Hui, who made her directorial debut with "The Secret" (1979) and has helmed 27 feature films and two feature-length documentaries, will receive the Camellia Award at the upcoming film festival, according to the…
Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui, known for her contributions to empowering women in the film industry, will receive the Camellia Award at the upcoming Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Hui, who has directed 27 feature films and two documentaries since her debut in 1979, will be honored for her achievements and impact on the industry.
The award will be presented at the opening ceremony of the 31st edition of BIFF, which is scheduled to take place from October 6-15 in Busan. Hui expressed her appreciation for the recognition, stating that she felt it was timely for her to receive the award as she is nearing eighty and finds it difficult to make new films.
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