BRUCE LEE - IP MAN TAKES BEST PICTURE AT HONG KONG FILM AWARDS

IP MAN TAKES BEST PICTURE AT HONG KONG FILM AWARDS

A biopic about BRUCE LEE's kung fu mentor has taken the top prize at the Hong Kong Film Awards, scooping Best Picture.
Ip Man, directed by Wilson Yip and produced by Raymond Wong, also won Best Action Choreography at Sunday's (19Apr09) ceremony.
But the movie, which was nominated for a total of 12 awards, missed out on other key categories - documentary The Way We Are took home accolades for Best Director (Ann Hui), Best Screenplay (Lou Shiu Wa), Best Actress (Paw Hee Ching) and Best Supporting Actress (Chan Lai Wun).
Nick Cheung was applauded for his portrayal of a kidnapper in The Best Stalker, earning him the Best Actor title, while Liu Kai-chi was handed Best Supporting Actor for his role in the action film.
Other winners at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards include Xu Jiao (Best New Performer for her role in CJ7), Josephine Siao (Lifetime Achievement Award), and Ting Yu for Professional Achievement.