Let the Wind Carry Me
Essential Documentaries
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1h 26m
Directed by Hsiu-Chiung Chiang and Pun-Leung Kwan | 86 mins | 2009
A tender documentary portrait of the renowned cinematographer for Hou Hsiao-hsien as well as films by Wong Kar Wai ("In the Mood for Love"), Hirokazu Kore-eda ("Air Doll"), and Tran Anh Hung ("The Vertical Ray of the Sun"). A master of natural light, Mark Lee Ping-bing is shown at work across the world (Hong Kong, Japan, and his native Taiwan) and especially France, shooting Hou’s "Flight of the Red Balloon." Featuring clips and insights from family and friends.
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