Ann Hui

Acclaimed Hong Kong director, Ann Hui, was born in 1947 in Anshan, Liaoning, China and has remained active in the film industry from 1979 to the present day. Her cinematic realm primarily encompasses social issues and female identity, with her most renowned works being "A Simple Life", "Boat People", and "Song of the Exile". Hui has garnered numerous accolades including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and her unique authorial style is characterized by her profound exploration of the human condition and her sensitive portrayal of women's experiences in society. As a person, Ann Hui is a visionary, a storyteller par excellence, whose films resonate with a deeply humanistic touch, poignantly capturing the nuances of life and society.