Tsui Hark Honors Nansun Shi, Reveals London-Set Comedy at Lumière
At a Lumière Film Festival masterclass, Tsui Hark paid tribute to the late Nansun Shi and said he is developing a comedy set in London.
Tsui Hark paid tribute to the late producer Nansun Shi during a masterclass at the Lumière Film Festival, where he also revealed that he is working on a comedy set in London. The festival is hosting a retrospective of his work in Lyon.
As part of the retrospective, the Lumière Film Festival is screening four of Tsui Hark's films: Shanghai Blues, Peking Opera Blues, Once Upon a Time in China and Time and Tide. The festival runs in Lyon through Oct. 18, according to Variety.
Shi died on July 13 at the age of 75. She and Tsui Hark co-founded the production company Film Workshop in 1984.
In 2025, Tsui Hark and Nansun Shi were jointly honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Quick answers
What is Tsui Hark working on next?
During a masterclass at the Lumière Film Festival, Tsui Hark said he is working on a comedy set in London.
Which Tsui Hark films are screening at the Lumière Film Festival?
The festival is screening Shanghai Blues, Peking Opera Blues, Once Upon a Time in China and Time and Tide.
How long does the Lumière Film Festival run?
The Lumière Film Festival runs in Lyon through Oct. 18.