Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui to be honored at BIFF

Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui will be honored with the Camellia Award at the upcoming Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for her contributions to empowering women in the film industry. Hui, known for her directorial debut "The Secret" (1979) and her 27 feature films and two documentaries, has received numerous accolades, including the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award at BIFF in 2014 and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice International Film Festival in 2020.

In a press release, Hui expressed her gratitude, stating that while she initially felt unwilling to receive such awards, the recognition now comes at a significant time in her life, as she is nearly eighty and finds it difficult to make films. The award will be presented at the opening ceremony of the 31st edition of BIFF, scheduled for October 6-15 in Busan, South Korea.

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