Johnnie To Kei-Fung
Johnnie To Kei-Fung, ๆ็ชๅณฏ, born 22 April 1955, is a Hong Kong film director and producer. Popular in his native Hong Kong,ย To has also found acclaim overseas. Intensely prolific, To has made films in a variety of genres, though in the West he is best known for his action and crime movies, which have earned him critical respectย and a cult following. His films, often made in collaboration with the same group of actors, screenwriters and cinematographers, frequently explore themes of friendship, fate and the changing face of Hong Kong society. Sometimes described as "multifaceted and chameleonic"ย due to his ability to switch tones and genres between movies, To is nonetheless seen as having a consistent style, which involves mixing subdued realism and social observation with highly stylized visual and acting elements. To heads the Hong Kong-based production company Milkyway Image with his frequent co-director Wai Ka-Fai.
Known For
Credits
- 2017 ยทIn the Mood for Melvilleas Self
- 2016 ยทThreeas Wong Superintendent (voice)
- 2016 ยทThe Weaving of a Dream: Johnnie To's Vision and Craftas Self
- 2013 ยทBoundlessas Self
- 2010 ยทJohnnie Got His Gun!as Himself
- 2008 ยทCode Name: Melvilleas Self
- 2004 ยทKatanas, yakuzas y cintas de videoas (archive footage)
- 2001 ยทGrit & Polish: Heroines from Hong Kongas Self
- 2001 ยทHong Kong Superstarsas Self
- 1991 ยทSisters of the World Uniteas
- 1991 ยทThe Banquetas
- 1991 ยทThe Royal Scoundrelas Taxi Driver
- 1990 ยทThe Iron Butterfly IIas
- 1988 ยทIt's No Heavenas
- 1962 ยทGolden Horse Awardsas Self
- 1962 ยทGolden Horse Awardsas Host