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Wong Kar-wai

Chinese-born Hong Kong filmmaker (born 1958)

Wong Kar-wai is a Hong Kong filmmaker whose films are characterised by nonlinear narratives, atmospheric music and vivid cinematography with bold, saturated colours. Born in Shanghai, he began as a screenwriter for soap operas before directing his debut, the crime drama As Tears Go By. He frequently appears at international film festivals.

Known for

  • In the Mood for Love (2000), Director. A 2000 film directed by Wong.
  • Chungking Express (1994), Director. A 1994 film directed by Wong.
  • As Tears Go By (1988), Director. His debut, a crime drama that was fairly successful in Hong Kong.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Wong Kar-wai been in?
Wong Kar-wai appears in In the Mood for Love (2000) and Chungking Express (1994) on The Remote.
When was Wong Kar-wai born?
Wong Kar-wai was born on 17 July 1958.

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