The Posterist (2016)

Poster for The Posterist

Mr Yuen Tai-Yung (b. 1941) is a Chinese artist known for his creation of over 200 iconic Hong Kong movie posters - which include many films from the Bruce Lee, Hui Brothers, Stephen Chow, Jacky Chan and Sammo Hung's kung fu and comedy series. This documentary chronicles the director's quest to find the reclusive master and subsequent encounters with the man within a period of 12 months. It captures the life and art of the self-taught genius who single-handedly depicted the look and feel of what can be describe as the Golden Era of Hong Kong Cinema from 1975 to 1992. Western audiences might recognize some familiar faces from the prolific painter's recent works - undeniably breathtaking - such as the portraits of Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, James Dean, John Lennon, Audrey Hepburn and Anne Hathaway.

Cast & Crew

Director
Hui See-Wai
  • Profile picture of Yuen Tai-Yung
    Self Yuen Tai-Yung
  • Profile picture of Kenny Bee
    Self Kenny Bee
  • Profile picture of Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
    Self Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
  • Profile picture of Michael Hui Koon-Man
    Self Michael Hui Koon-Man
  • Profile picture of John Chong
    Self John Chong
  • Profile picture of Ma Wing-shing
    Self Ma Wing-shing

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