Montreal’s Fantasia Honors John Woo, Spotlights South Korean Animation
variety.comMarta Balaga “Face Off” helmer John Woo will receive a Career Achievement Award during Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival, about to celebrate its 26th edition.
The Hong Kong filmmaker is currently working on “Silent Night,” starring Joel Kinnaman and Kid Cudi.“I defy anyone to watch ‘Bullet in the Head,’ ‘Hard Boiled’ or ‘The Killer’ and not walk away wanting to break down the shots and make a movie.
His use of camera movement, close-ups, the ways he would block and choreograph, it’s astonishing to look at,” Fantasia’s artistic director Mitch Davis told Variety, noting the “unexpected poetry” of Woo’s work. “They are such unconventionally soulful films.
I wish we could somehow unleash a flock of doves in the cinema when he steps onto the stage. Backlit.”The festival, which will unspool July 14 – Aug.
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