Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui to be honored at BIFF
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Hong Kong director Ann Hui will be honored at this ye...
Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui is set to receive the Camellia Award at the upcoming Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for her impactful work in promoting women's empowerment in the film industry. The 80-year-old director, known for her directorial debut with "The Secret" in 1979 and 28 other feature films, will be honored for her significant contributions to elevating women's status in cinema.
Hui has previously won numerous awards, including the Asian Filmmaker of the Year at BIFF in 2014 and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 2020. In a recent press release, she expressed her appreciation for the award, stating that now that she is nearing the end of her filmmaking career, the recognition is particularly meaningful.
The Camellia Award ceremony is scheduled to take place during the opening of the 31st edition of BIFF, which will be held from October 6 to 15 in Busan, South Korea.
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