Nelson Yu Lik-wai
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Born: 1966-08-12 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Biography
Yu Lik-wai (simplified Chinese: 余力为; traditional Chinese: 余力爲; pinyin: Yú Lìwéi; Jyutping: Yu4 Lik6 Wai4; born 12 August 1966), sometimes credited as Nelson Yu, is a Hong Kong cinematographer, film director, and occasional film producer. Born in Hong Kong, Yu Lik-wai was educated at Belgium's INSAS (Institut National Superieur des Arts de Spectacle) where he graduated with a degree in cinematography in 1994. Yu has become a mainstay in both the cinemas of China (where he is perhaps best known fo
🎬 Movies (30)
Torino Shadow
2026
Director of Photography
Heaven and Hell
2025
Director of Photography
Caught by the Tides
2025
Co-Producer
The Best is Yet to Come
2023
Cinematography
Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue
2021
Director of Photography
this body is so impermanent…
2021
Director of Photography
Ash Is Purest White
2018
Creative Consultant
Our Time Will Come
2017
Director of Photography
Revive
2017
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Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang
2016
Self
The Hedonists
2016
Director of Photography
Smog Journeys
2015
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Mountains May Depart
2015
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Forgetting to Know You
2013
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A Touch of Sin
2013
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Venice 70: Future Reloaded
2013
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A Simple Life
2012
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Love and Bruises
2011
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Dream Home
2010
Brother Wah
I Wish I Knew
2010
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Plastic City
2009
Director
24 City
2008
Director of Photography
Useless
2008
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Black Breakfast
2008
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Getting Home
2007
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The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
2007
Director of Photography
Still Life
2006
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Dong
2006
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Jeonju Digital Project 2004
2004
Director of Photography
Dance Me to the End of Love
2004
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