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Maggie Cheung

Maggie Cheung

Actress
Date of birth : 09/20/1964
City of birth : Hong Kong

Maggie Cheung was born on September 20, 1964, in Hong Kong, and moved at the age of eight with her family to England. After finishing secondary school, she returned to Hong Kong, where she began modeling and appearing in commercials. In 1983 she participated in the Ms. Hong Kong pageant, winning first runner-up, which proved not to be a detriment since she went on to become a star of both Hong Kong television and film.

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Mrs. Chan and Mr. Chow, Outlaws of Desire

When does a couple move from being just a couple to being an outlaw couple? Is it when a crime is committed? Is it when a sacred vow is broken? Is it when a secret is shared? Director Wong Kar-wai is famous for his nonlinear stories and timeless aesthetics. From a plot perspective, his magnum opus, In the Mood for Love, is decidedly difficult to follow. Although it comes closer to a linear narrative than, say, Chungking Express, it is still only as clear as looking through “a dusty window pane.”

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"Clouds of Sils Maria": A Poetic Exploration of Time

The image of clouds has always been multifaceted. Still, the Maloja Snake of Sils Maria, winding through the Swiss Alps, presents an ethereal and ambiguous spectacle. Rare and precious, it evokes deep-seated memories and desires, reflecting the enigmatic love between women. Set against the backdrop of a train journey to a small Swiss town, the film follows the graceful actress Maria as she revisits her role from a play she starred in twenty years ago. Time has changed her; once the wild, untamed

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