21 Nov｜Let the Wind Carry Me
‘Let the Wind Carry Me’ examines cinematographer Mark Lee Ping-bing's sensitivity to shifting light conditions and explores his defining role in shaping the aesthetics of Asian cinema.
Cinematographer Mark Lee Ping-Bing was hailed as a poet of light and shadow when he received an honorary award at the 2007 Films from the South Festival in Oslo. The documentary Let the Wind Carry Me explores his defining role in shaping the aesthetics of Asian cinema. The film examines Lee’s sensitivity to shifting light conditions and his adaptability to erratic winds. Lee’s talent in harnessing natural lighting has played a fundamental role in landmark works of cinema, including The Puppetmaster (1993), In the Mood for Love (2000), and Millennium Mambo (2001). The film also records Lee’s reflections on working in Hong Kong and how the setting provided him a crucial new perspective on the depths of colour.
Featuring commentaries by Lee’s long-time collaborators Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Wong Kar Wai, and Tran Anh Hung, amongst others, Let the Wind Carry Me looks closely at the philosophical connections Lee outlines among aesthetics, realism, and family—the anatomy of his impactful cinematography.
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