Allen Fong
Director
Allen Fong Yuk-ping (方育平) (born July 10, 1947) is a film director and one of the leaders of the Hong Kong New Wave of the late 1970s and early 1980s. His cinematic style is highly influenced by Italian neorealism. He also usually uses personal or real-life stories as the basis for his films. Despite his limited number of productions, he is one of the directors to have won "Best Director" three times at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Others who share this achievement are Ann Hui and Johnnie To. He won in 1982 for Father and Son. His 1983 film Ah Ying was entered into the 34th Berlin International Film Festival.
Allen Fong filmography
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Common questions
Who is Allen Fong?+
Allen Fong is a celebrated film director and a leading figure of the Hong Kong New Wave movement, recognized for his distinct neorealist storytelling.
What is Allen Fong known for?+
He is known for directing acclaimed features such as Father and Son and Ah Ying, earning multiple Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Director.
Which films established Allen Fong's career?+
His debut feature Father and Son and subsequent projects like Just Like Weather cemented his status as a pioneer of realistic Hong Kong cinema.
