Landscape On the Other Side: Hong Kong Cinematographer Bill Wong

Landscape On the Other Side: Hong Kong Cinematographer Bill Wong

2010
1h 31min

Bill Wong works on a wide variety of films, some of modern setting, some with historical backgrounds; some are award winners, some lesser known. As a cinematographer, he does not strive for personal style. Instead, he concentrates on fulfilling the potential of the film and realizing his director’s designs. He is a consummate team player. This documentary features interviews with Wong and five directors with whom he has worked – Patrick Tam, Ann Hui, Tony Au, Lee Chi-ngai and Shu Kei, tracing the paths on which they have travelled together.

Landscape On the Other Side: Hong Kong Cinematographer Bill Wong

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Bill Wong works on a wide variety of films, some of modern setting, some with historical backgrounds; some are award winners, some lesser known. As a cinematographer, he does not strive for personal style. Instead, he concentrates on fulfilling the potential of the film and realizing his director’s designs. He is a consummate team player. This documentary features interviews with Wong and five directors with whom he has worked – Patrick Tam, Ann Hui, Tony Au, Lee Chi-ngai and Shu Kei, tracing the paths on which they have travelled together.
    Released
    29 August 2010
    Runtime
    1h 31min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Cantonese
    Production
    Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts
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