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Ann Hui is a film director, film producer and screenwriter, born on May 23, 1947 in Anshan, People's Republic of China. As of 2026, Ann Hui is 79 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Hong Kong. Recorded honors include Bronze Bauhinia Star, Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director, Golden Horse Award for Best Director (1999, 2011, 2014) and 3 more. Credited works include Vietnam Trilogy and Qing Dynasty Duology.
My Take
Ann Hui is a director I hold in real esteem, and the awards back me up here. Multiple Golden Horse and Hong Kong Film Award wins for Best Director put her among the heavyweights of the Hong Kong New Wave. What I admire is her refusal to chase spectacle; she keeps turning her camera toward social issues, women's lives, and political change. Born in Anshan and educated at the University of Hong Kong, she's spent decades adapting literature and documenting a city in flux. The 2008 Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize feels fitting. To me she's proof that patient, humane filmmaking can outlast any trend.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ann Hui
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・ホイ
- Reading
- あん・ほい
- Born
- May 23, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Anshan, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film producer / screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Hong Kong
Awards & achievements
- Bronze Bauhinia Star
- Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director
- 1999 Golden Horse Award for Best Director
- 2011 Golden Horse Award for Best Director
- 2014 Golden Horse Award for Best Director
- 2015 Asian Film Award for Best Director
- honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong
- 2008 Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Vietnam Trilogy | — | |
| Notable work | Qing Dynasty Duology | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann%20Hui
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9B%E3%82%A4
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q256958
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ann Hui born?
Born May 23, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Ann Hui from?
Ann Hui is from Anshan, People's Republic of China.
What does Ann Hui do?
Ann Hui works as actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, film actor.
What is Ann Hui known for?
Notable works include Vietnam Trilogy, Qing Dynasty Duology.
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