. Hui has tried her hand at everything from melodrama to thrillers, from martial arts movies to cinematic autobiography. Characteristic for the Hong Kong New Wave, she has managed to combine a commercial approach with arthouse sensibilities. Her 2014 feature"I am so happy to receive this news and honored for the award! So happy that I feel I cannot find the words," said Hui.
Hui is not known as a particularly political director but given the current upheaval in Hong Kong, with the Chinese government introducing a controversial new national security law critics say is aimed at stamping out opposition voices, honoring her this year looks like a strong statement by Venice and festival director Alberto Barbera.
The 77th Venice International Film Festival will run Sept. 2-Sept. 12 and mark the first major festival to take place since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic in Europe. Italy has been particularly hard-hit by the pandemic, but Venice is hoping encouragingly low infection rates in the country, and new safety conditions, will bring the international industry and global talents back to the Lido.
Venice will unveil its official lineup next week. The festival will be watched closely as a bellwether for the entire industry.
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