Nansun Shi, one of the most respected figures in Hong Kong cinema, has passed away due to to health complications. A producer, executive, and longtime champion of filmmakers, Shi played a major role in shaping the golden era of Hong Kong film.
Before co-founding Film Workshop with Tsui Hark, whom she was also married to for a time, Shi had already cemented her place in the industry as a major force behind Cinema City, the legendary production powerhouse she helped launch alongside Karl Maka and Raymond Wong.
Through Film Workshop, Shi continued her impact by helping bring some of Hong Kong cinema’s most beloved classics to life, including A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, and Once Upon a Time in China. She was a driving force who helped nurture some of the industry’s greatest talents and brought Hong Kong films to audiences around the world.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to her family and loved ones.
Watch interviews and Trailers to some of her most memorable productions:
Rest in peace.