Sek Kei
Hong Kong film critic
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Wong Chi-chung (Chinese: 黃志強;[1] born 1946), known professionally as Sek Kei (石琪), is a Hong Kong film critic. He received the Professional Achievement Award in the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards for his contributions in the film industry.
1946 (age 79–80)
Sek Kei | |
|---|---|
黃志強 | |
| Born | Wong Chi-chung 1946 (age 79–80) Macau |
| Occupation | Film critic |
| Years active | 1971–present |
Biography
Sek Kei was born Wong Chi-chung in Macau in 1946.[2] In the 1960s, Sek began submitting film reviews to The Chinese Student Weekly at the age of seventeen.[3] Although his articles were initially rejected, he received a reply letter from the chief editor, Law Kar, who encouraged him to continue writing film reviews.[3] Since then, he has pursued a career as a film critic, contributing film reviews to various newspapers and magazines for almost sixty years.[3] Sek started his film review column in Ming Pao in January 1971.[4] He has published a total of eight books, collectively titled Collection of Sek Kei film critiques, which encompass his film reviews up until the 1990s.[4]
Sek directed an experimental film called Dead Knot in 1969, in collaboration with John Woo.[5] He also co-founded the Hong Kong International Film Festival and the Hong Kong Film Archive.[1] In 2023, Sek received the Professional Achievement Award in the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards, alongside Law Kar, for his contributions in the film industry.[1][6]
Personal life
Sek is married to novel writer Lu Li.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Dead Knot | Yes | Yes | [5] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41st Hong Kong Film Awards | Professional Achievement Award | N/a | Won | [6] |