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With a film career spanning over 25 years, Johnnie To is one of Hong Kong’s leading directors. Having reached commercial success in the 80’s with films including ALL ABOUT AH LONG and HEROIC TRIO, To turned to more personal works in the mid-90s following the creation of his independent film production company Milkyway Image (HK) Ltd. In recent years, To’s stylish film aesthetic caught on in the west following film festival appearances of his works, notably THE MISSION and FULLTIME KILLER. In 2003 To made his New York Film Festival debut with PTU, described by The New York Times as “tough, single-minded…Mr. To is a master of the game.” To’s BREAKING NEWS premiered at 2004 Cannes International Film Festival’s Official Selection. ELECTION premiered in Competition, Cannes 2005 and went on to receive 11 nominations at the Taipei Golden Horse Awards. The film won Best Picture and Best Director Awards at the 2006 Hong Kong Film Awards. TRIAD ELECTION premiered at Cannes 2006, Official Selection. |
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