Tsui Hark Honors Nansun Shi at Lumière Festival
The Hong Kong director paid tribute to his late producing partner while discussing upcoming projects and the impact of AI on filmmaking.
Shortfundly Desk · Lyon ·

Hong Kong filmmaker Tsui Hark delivered an emotional tribute to Nansun Shi, his former wife and longtime producing partner, at the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon. Shi, who died in July, was remembered as a pioneering producer who helped shape numerous projects over their decades-long collaboration.
During the festival appearance, Tsui discussed new projects in development and reflected on the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the film industry. The director addressed how AI tools are changing creative workflows and production methods.
The Lumière Festival tribute highlighted the enduring partnership between Tsui and Shi, whose work together defined an era of Hong Kong cinema. Their films reached global audiences through festival circuits and international distribution networks.
This brief draws on reporting from Variety.
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