Bill Wong Chung-Piu
Hong Kong cinematographer and pivotal figure of the New Wave era, renowned for his innovative visual storytelling across decades of landmark cinema.
What do we know about Bill Wong Chung-Piu?
Here are the key biographical details about Bill Wong Chung-Piu:
- Name: Bill Wong Chung-Piu
- Also Known As: Bill Wong Chung-Piu, ((黃炳耀)), Sai Muk Siu Yee
- Place of Birth: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Cinematographer
- Crew Jobs: Director of Photography, Editor, Second Unit Director of Photography, Cinematography, Thanks
Who is Bill Wong Chung-Piu?
Born in 1945, Wong Chung-Piu started his photography work in dark rooms and commercials. He worked at Radio Television Hong Kong, TVB, and Jiashi; he joined the TVB film team in 1975. In the 1980s and 1990s, he won many Academy Awards, Golden Horse Award for Best Photography.
When the New Wave of Film was born in the 1970s, most of the focus was on a group of young directors, but one of the most important figures among them was missed - photographer Wong Chung-Piu. He dared to innovate, leaving a creative and distinctive image for the New Wave era films. Through continuous hard work, extensive on-site experience, observation and study, he not only developed excellent techniques, but also created an implicit style that seamlessly combines narrative and images.
What is Bill Wong Chung-Piu known for?
Bill Wong Chung-Piu is a celebrated Hong Kong cinematographer whose notable works include:
- Once Upon a Time in China (1991, Movie)
- Yes, Madam! (1985, Movie)
- Blackjack (1998, Movie)
- Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983, Movie)
- The Kung Fu Cult Master (1993, Movie)
- Rouge (1987, Movie)
- She's Too Young (2004, Movie)
- Shanghai Blues (1984, Movie)
- Erotic Ghost Story III (1992, Movie)
- Lost and Found (1996, Movie)
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