Vivienne Chow From growing up as a film buff to becoming one of Hong Kong’s most iconic film directors, Stanley Kwan is known as a filmmaker who stays true to himself.
That has earned him a 13-title retrospective screening series at the upcoming Hong Kong International Film Festival.From his 1985 directorial debut “Women” to two of his most celebrated features “Center Stage” (1992) and “Rouge” (1987), Kwan is known for his sharp eyes and lyrical portrayal of the female psyche against the backdrop of societal changes at a certain space and time.
His films may not be the biggest box office hits, but he has no regrets.“People say that I make ‘female films,’ ‘gay films.’ But they are just labels given by others.