Kwan Poon Leung
Acclaimed Hong Kong and Taiwan cinematographer known for work on landmark films such as In the Mood for Love and 2046, celebrated for poetic, atmospheric image-making and collaborative, intuition-driven cinematography.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 26min
Kwan Pun Leung: The image creator of nature
Kwan Poon Leung, acclaimed Hong Kong-Taiwan cinematographer behind In the Mood for Love, known for poetic, atmospheric image-making. He talks about finding images in light and shadow. He describes intuition-led cinematography, improvisation with directors, using mirrors and chance, and crafting atmosphere through editing and DIY effects.
