Esther Eng
Film director of notable Chinese films
Born
September 24th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
1970
55 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A pioneering Chinese-American film director, worked primarily during the 1940s and 1950s. Directed several significant films that contributed to Chinese cinema, focusing on narratives that resonated with the Chinese diaspora. Eng was the first female director in the Cantonese film industry and established her presence in Hollywood, directing films that showcased her unique vision and cultural heritage. Eng's contributions to cinema were recognized in the context of her efforts to bridge East and West through film.
Directed 'The Flower Drum Song'
Directed 'A Daughter of the Dragon'
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