Wong Kar-Wai is probably one of the most abstract directors you will find. Director Barry Jenkins has often stated that Kar-Wai’s work has been a huge influence on his filmography. Honestly, it’s easy to see why. So much of Kar-Wai’s films rests in the image. The moving pictures Kar-Wai compiles into hours of narrative footage. The filmmaker has written over 30 features. And he has directed roughly 30 of them. Kar-Wai has made films that put him at such a high esteem. By looking at these images, you can see why.
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Kar-Wai’s films are fashioned together and set in slow motion in this video compilation by Vugar Efendi. Set to Siboney performed by Connie Francis, you get the full Kar-Wai affect in just two minutes. Each film has it’s own specific look. Kar-Wai rarely, if ever, uses detailed scripts for his films. Still, there’s a succinct flow to his narratives.
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Another auteur’s work has heavily influenced Kar-Wai’s style. He loves the work of Ingmar Bergman. Just by noticing Kar-Wai’s attention to detail and storytelling, the influence from Bergman is clear. Kar-Wai’s filmmaking takes a further step to the visual art as he focuses on non-linear storytelling. His films offer to audiences a visceral experience through his worlds.
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When in production for his film “In The Mood For Love,” Kar-Wai was also working on “2046.” Now it’s pretty obvious the strains that can be put on a director when trying to work on two films. But Kar-Wai added his own sentiment to the difficult situation, saying, “It’s very painful. Because it’s like loving two people at the same time.” Kar-Wai fully dedicates himself to his work and vision. Each new production brings out a uniqueness. Kar-Wai’s has a vision that is influential and undeniable.