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This year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) announces CHOW YUN-FAT as the next Asian Filmmaker of the Year.⁠ ⁠ The movie icon’s win will reportedly be celebrated with a screening of his most iconic films, including Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow” and Anthony Pun’s recent release, “One More Chance.” Chow will be presented the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award in person at the event’s opening ceremony, according to a press conference on Tuesday.⁠ ⁠ Hong Kong Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung congratulated Chow on his outstanding film career.⁠ ⁠ “With his outstanding acting skills, Chow plays a diverse repertoire and gives life to many classic characters,” Yeung said, according to China Daily. “He made a name for himself in Hong Kong and even worldwide before successfully making his way to Hollywood, and established his status in the global film industry.”⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ✍️Comment “email” to sign up to our daily newsle...

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