Fruit Chan

Director of 'Made in Hong Kong'

Fruit Chan - Director of 'Made in Hong Kong'
Born

April 15th, 1959
66 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

China

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A director, producer, and screenwriter from China, recognized for contributions to the Hong Kong film industry. Made films that highlight social issues and everyday struggles. Established a reputation through independent filmmaking, gaining attention at international film festivals. One of the leading figures in the Hong Kong New Wave movement.

Directed 'Made in Hong Kong'

Produced 'The Longest Summer'

Screenwriter for 'Durian Durian'

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