{
  "id": 590481,
  "title": "Ann Hui Named Camellia Award Recipient at Busan Film Festival – Global Bulletin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ann-hui-named-camellia-award-recipient-at-busan-film-festival-global",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T18:40:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Variety",
    "slug": "variety",
    "url": "https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/ann-hui-camellia-award-biff-licchavi-cinema-festival-1236832309/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nAccording 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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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}