In the Mood for Love
2001
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Wong Kar-wai BBS (born 17 July 1958) is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer. His films are characterised by nonlinear narratives, atmospheric music, and vivid cinematography involving bold, saturated colours.
IMDb profile of Kar-Wai Wong, a Hong Kong filmmaker known for his visually unique and emotionally resonant work. See his credits, awards, photos, videos, and upcoming projects.
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- Shanghai, China
May 6, 2024 · Wong Kar-Wai, Chinese film director noted for his atmospheric films about memory, longing, and the passage of time. A hallmark of his work is his expressive use of popular music. His best-known movies included Chungking Express, Ashes of Time, Happy Together, In the Mood for Love, and The Grandmaster.
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- In the Mood for Love 花樣年華 (2000) Of course, In the Mood for Love takes the top spot. Not only because it is so often called one of the greatest films of all time, but because it is actually a rather unconventional Wong film that manages the restraint and subtlety that we don't often see in his other films.
- 2046 (2004) Again, for me, 2046 and In the Mood for Love hold the same standing in my heart, though the latter wins out for the top spot for obvious reasons and because of how it changed upon rewatch.
- Happy Together 春光乍洩 (1997) After much deliberation, Happy Together is number 3. While it originally held the number 2 spot, my personal connection to 2046 won over any unbiased defenses.
- Chungking Express 重慶森林 (1994) The yang to Fallen Angels' yin, Chungking Express is probably best known for its second story featuring Faye Wong and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai.
Nov 9, 2018 · Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai made three of the 100 greatest foreign-language films in BBC Culture’s poll. His unique style and universal human themes mark him apart from his peers, writes...
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Oct 22, 2021 · Explore the influence and style of Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai, who captures the poetry of everyday life and the theme of heartbreak in his films. Learn about his collaborations, his recurring cast and his nostalgic ambience in this article by a film scholar.
None of Wong’s films has made as much of an impact as 2000’s In the Mood for Love, the tale of a man and woman brought together — though not all the way together — by the fact that their spouses are cheating on them with each other. Evan Puschak, better known as the Nerdwriter, analyzes the movie’s power in the video ...
