Director 68 years old

Wong Kar-Wai

Shanghai, China

Wong Kar-Wai (born July 17, 1958) is a Shanghai-born Hong Kong director, screenwriter, and producer. He is internationally renowned as an auteur for his visually unique, highly stylized films. Wong's films frequently feature protagonists who yearn for romance in the midst of a... Read full bio →

Director Information

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Full Name

Wong Kar-Wai

Known For

Directing

Birthday

July 17th, 1958 00:00 (68 years old)

Place of Birth

Shanghai, China

TMDB ID

12453

IMDb ID

nm0939182

Films Directed

12

Biography

Wong Kar-Wai (born July 17, 1958) is a Shanghai-born Hong Kong director, screenwriter, and producer. He is internationally renowned as an auteur for his visually unique, highly stylized films. Wong's films frequently feature protagonists who yearn for romance in the midst of a knowingly brief life and scenes that can often be described as sketchy, digressive, exhilarating, and containing vivid imagery.