Directed by Wong Kar-Wai

Hong Kong cinema is usually associated with the gangster picture, yet Wai has favoured the melodrama format, albeit in a highly inventive manner. His breathtaking directorial style makes for an elating filmic experience, and he has constantly brought out perfect performances from many of Asia's finest actors. And although many of his romances ar... show more >

Hong Kong cinema is usually associated with the gangster picture, yet Wai has favoured the melodrama format, albeit in a highly inventive manner. His breathtaking directorial style makes for an elating filmic experience, and he has constantly brought out perfect performances from many of Asia's finest actors. And although many of his romances are profoundly moving, his breezy comic interludes are perhaps the most unforgettable aspect of his films. < show less