Fruit Chan

Tagline: Fruit Chan, the enduring voice of Hong Kong's independent cinema.

Fruit Chan was born in 1959 in Guangdong, China, but grew up in Hong Kong where he has been an active director since 1981. Known for his gritty, realistic portrayals of life in Hong Kong, Chan's main genres are drama and horror, with his most famous films including "Made in Hong Kong," "Durian Durian," and "Longest Summer," which have won him several accolades including the Best Director award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Chan's authorial style is often characterized by his use of non-professional actors and his stark, unflinching depiction of social issues, particularly the struggles of working-class Hongkongers.

In a world of flashy blockbusters, Fruit Chan remains a steadfast champion of independent cinema, faithfully capturing the raw, unvarnished truth of life in his beloved city.