Wong Kar-Wai
Film director · 4 films (1994–2004)
Wong Kar-Wai is a director whose work here spans Ashes of Time (1994) to Eros (2004), across drama and romance. 4 of those films were photographed by Christopher Doyle. The work runs nocturnal — 67% of frames across the 4 films indexed here, against 43% library-wide. All 386 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Wong Kar-Wai is a Shanghai-born Hong Kong director, screenwriter, and producer. He is internationally renowned as an auteur for his visually unique, highly stylized films.
Born 17 July 1958 · Shanghai, China
Directing style
Wong Kar-Wai’s visual grammar relies on a shallow depth of field to isolate characters in intimate medium shots and closeups, emphasizing a pervasive mood of loneliness and tension. His scenes are overwhelmingly set in interior spaces at night, captured from a direct eye-level perspective and illuminated by practical sources, fluorescent fixtures, and window light. The color palette leans heavily toward cool, desaturated tones—punctuated by deep blacks, muted grays, and select shocks of vibrant orange and blue—to evoke a mysterious, atmospheric world.
Awards
- Cannes Best Director Award · 1997
- César Award for Best Foreign Film · 2001
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong · 2022
- honorary doctor of Harvard University · 2018
- Lumière Award, Lyon Festival of cinema · 2017
- Asian Film Award for Best Director · 2014
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2013
- European Film Award for Best Non-European Film · 2004
- European Film Award for Best Non-European Film · 2000
- Golden Horse Award for Best Director · 1991
- Bronze Bauhinia Star
Films directed by Wong Kar-Wai
About Wong Kar-Wai
When was Wong Kar-Wai born?
Wong Kar-Wai was born on 17 July 1958 in Shanghai, China.
What films has Wong Kar-Wai directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: Ashes of Time (1994), Chungking Express (1994), In the Mood for Love (2000) and Eros (2004).
What awards has Wong Kar-Wai won?
Cannes Best Director Award (1997), César Award for Best Foreign Film (2001), Knight of the Legion of Honour and Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong (2022).
Search every frame of Wong Kar-Wai’s films
All 386 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Wong Kar-Wai — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.