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Hong Kong New Wave Pioneer Ann Hui to Receive Kerala Festival Honor

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Story by Sahasranaman Ramachandran
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Iconic Hong Kong director Ann Hui to be honored with Kerala Film Fest's top prize, cementing her status as a towering figure in Asian cinema.
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  • Hui, a trailblazer of the Hong Kong New Wave, will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, along with a cash prize of $12,000 and a custom sculpture.
  • This latest accolade adds to Hui's already impressive trophy cabinet, which includes the Venice Film Festival's prestigious career Golden Lion, solidifying her legacy as one of the most influential filmmakers in the region.
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Ann Hui, International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), Venice Film Festival, Lifetime Achievement Award
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