Peter Pau
Peter Pau ( born 1952 in Hong Kong ) is a cinematographer.
Life and work
His career as a cameraman he began in 1987 with the Hong Kong film The 7th power. For this work he was nominated for Best Cinematography Award at the Hong Kong Film. In 1989, he turned with director John Woo action film The Killer to. In the same year, the warriors of the Emperor, in which Pau Ching Siu -Tung worked originated. In 1993 he directed his first film together along with Ronny Yu. Other joint productions followed, as was the 1996 movie Creature zone, one year later, The Warriors of the Tao - Universe 1998 and Bride of Chucky. Paus first Hollywood film was created in 1997 with the action film Double Team. His greatest success as a cameraman was directed by Ang Lee Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, was honored for the Peter Pau in 2001 with the Oscar. In addition, he was awarded the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards. Pau has also worked as a director in 1992 he made his debut film Misty. It was not until ten years later, he directed the The Touch his second film, starring took the actress Michelle Yeoh.