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Hong Kong Film Producer Nansun Shi Dies at 75

Nansun Shi, a celebrated Hong Kong film producer known for her work on films like 'Infernal Affairs' and a pioneer of Hong Kong cinema's golden age, has died at the age of 75. Her passing marks the end of an era for a significant figure in the region's film industry.

13 Jul, 16:49 — 14 Jul, 06:09
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Shi Nansun, Hong Kong Producer Behind ‘Infernal Affairs,’ Dies at 75

Shi Nansun, the Hong Kong producer and executive who co-founded Film Workshop and helped establish international distribution networks for Chinese-language cinema, died Monday at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. She was 75. In a statement, Film Workshop said Shi had been in declining health since 2022 due to complications affecting her immune system, and that […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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Nansun Shi, ‘Infernal Affairs’ Producer and Pioneer of Hong Kong Cinema’s Golden Age, Dies at 75

The Film Workshop co-founder helped shape Hong Kong cinema's glorious 1980s boom before producing the 2002 classic cop thriller that Martin Scorsese would later remake as the Oscar-winning 'The Departed.'

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Nansun Shi Dies: Film Workshop Founder & ‘Infernal Affairs’ Producer Was 75

Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi, whose credits include John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow, Andrew Lau and Alan Mak’s Infernal Affairs and multiple films with Tsui Hark, has died aged 75.  Film Workshop, the iconic Hong Kong production house she co-founded with director-producer Tsui Hark, sent out this statement:  “We are deeply saddened to announce the […]

By Liz Shackleton

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual26d ago

Veteran Hong Kong film producer Nansun Shi dies at 75

The renowned film producer co-founded Film Workshop with filmmaker Tsui Hark and helped produce several Hong Kong classics, including A Better Tomorrow and Infernal Affairs.

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