Wong Kar-Wai

Wong Kar-wai, (born 17 July 1958) is a Hong Kong Second Wave filmmaker, internationally renowned as an auteur for his visually unique, highly stylised work, including:

 "As Tears Go By" (1988)

 "Days of Being Wild" (1990)

 "Ashes of Time" (1994)

 "Chungking Express" (1994)

"Fallen Angels" (1995)

"Happy Together" (1997)

"2046" (2004) 

"The Grandmaster" (2013) 

His film "In the Mood for Love" (2000), starring Maggie Cheung and Tong Leung, notably garnered widespread critical acclaim.


Style of work:
Wong's films frequently feature protagonists who yearn for romance in the midst of a knowingly brief life and scenes that can often be described as sketchy, digressive, exhilarating, and containing vivid imagery.

Personal Life 

Wong and his wife, Esther, have one child – a son named Qing.The director is known for always appearing in sunglasses, which James Motram of The Independent says adds "to the alluring sense of mystery that swirls around the man and his movies."


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