July 04, 2021
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Bruce Lee has been talked about ever since he first appeared on American television in the late 1960s. Nationalist or narcissist? Chinese hero or Pacific Man? Fighter or philosopher? All have been weighed up by critics and colleagues down the years.
Here is what some of them had to say about the martial arts star who died an untimely death in Hong Kong in 1973.
Legendary martial arts director
Chang Cheh
, writing in his memoirs: “Bruce Lee was the disciple of Ip Man. Besides receiving a modern education, he was especially gifted. He was a wing chun adept, but he did not confine himself to one school, to one style, which also explains his extraordinary achievement. Quite a few practitioners of wing chun do not approve of him, and I find this too narrow minded.”
June 29, 2021
Tan Chui Mui as Moon Lee in a still from Barbarian Invasion, which she also directed. The film won the Jury Grand Prix, one of two top prizes at the Golden Goblet Awards in Shanghai.
Da Huang Pictures
On June 20, Barbarian Invasion by Malaysian director Tan Chui Mui edged out 12 other finalists to win the Jury Grand Prix, one of two top prizes at the Golden Goblet Awards, held in conjunction with the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival.
The other prize, for Best Feature Film, went to Chinese production Manchurian Tiger .
The jury lauded Barbarian Invasion for its pitch-perfect pace “as it continues to subvert and surprise at each turn”.
The Best Film Festivals in Asia
When you envision the world’s film festivals, your mind may jump to cities like Berlin, Toronto and Venice. But did you know that some of the best events are in Asia? From Dubai to Hong Kong and everywhere in between, you can explore various options in many Asian countries.
Here’s a look at the best film festivals in Asia.
1. Busan International Film Festival
Located in Busan, South Korea, the Busan International Film Festival started in 1996. The event aims to showcase new and up-and-coming filmmakers, so you may be able to enter this one more easily than others. It happens each year in early October and accepts features, shorts, animation and documentaries.