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201395 min0documentary

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Boundless

201395 min0documentary

7.7/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

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Two years of filming capture Johnnie To's life and work, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the Hong Kong film industry.

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Ferris Lin

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Two years of filming capture Johnnie To's life and work, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the Hong Kong film industry.

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Ferris Lindirector

Johnnie Tocast

Sean Lau Ching-wancast

Sammi Cheng Sau-Mancast

Sylvia Changcast

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Johnnie To stands at the forefront of Hong Kong cinema, shaping its narrative and style over decades. Filmmaker Ferris Lin spent two years documenting To's life and work, capturing his creative process and personal experiences. The film features candid interviews with To and fellow filmmakers like Jia Zhangke, alongside behind-the-scenes footage from various productions. It reveals To's significant influence on the industry and the vibrant culture surrounding Hong Kong filmmaking.

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Meet Johnnie To, a leading figure in Hong Kong cinema.
See candid interviews with To and his collaborators.
Find out about the independent film scene in Hong Kong.

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Johnnie To is a prominent figure in Hong Kong cinema.
The documentary was directed by Ferris Lin.
The film has a duration of 95 minutes.

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Hong Kong cinema fansFilm industry studentsIndependent film enthusiasts

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Who directed the documentary Boundless?

Ferris Lin directed the documentary Boundless.

What is the duration of the documentary Boundless?

The duration of Boundless is 95 minutes.

Which prominent figure in Hong Kong cinema is featured in Boundless?

Johnnie To is the prominent figure in Hong Kong cinema featured in Boundless.

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