Biography

Born in China in 1947, Ann Hui moved to Hong Kong when she was still in her youth. After graduating in English and Comparative Literature from Hong Kong University, she spent two years at the London Film School. Returning to Hong Kong, she worked as an assistant to director King Hu before joining TVB to direct drama series and short documentaries. In 1978, she directed three episodes for the RTHK series Below the Lion Rock (1972). After that, she directed her debut feature The Secret (1979).
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

Her parents are Chinese and Japanese.

Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival in 1996.

President of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 59th Locarno International Film Festival in 2006.

Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 60th Venice International Film Festival in 2003.