“The Thief of Time” director Luo Qirui dies at 70

“The Thief of Time” director Luo Qirui dies at 70

Hong Kong director Luo Qirui passed away yesterday (2nd) at the age of 70. The news of his death came from his alma mater, Diocesan Boys’ College. It is known that he suffered a heart attack. He felt uncomfortable at home yesterday evening. My health is fine on weekdays, and I was normal when I met with friends earlier. Law Qirui is a famous director and screenwriter, and Zhang Wanting is one of the few “husband and wife” director groups in the local film industry. The two co-created many popular classic movies, including “Illegal Immigration”, “Autumn Fairy Tale”, “Seven Little Fortunes”, “I Love Twisted Firewood”, “Song Dynasty”, “City of Glass”, “Beijing Joy and Fury”, “The Thief of the Years”, etc., are known as “The Great Guide of Male and Female”. ” and “The Thief of the Years” won the “Best Screenplay” award of the “Hong Kong Film Awards” twice, and the director and screenwriter “Seven Little Fortunes” also won many awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards. He also won the “Best Director” at the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards for this film.

Luo Qirui died at the age of 70.


Luo Qirui died at the age of 70.

Luo Qirui died at the age of 70.

Law Kai-rui and Zhang Wanting (right) are one of the few “husband and wife” directors in the local film industry.

“Autumn Fairy Tale”

“The Thief of the Years”

Ren Dahua, who once collaborated with Luo Qirui in “The Thief of the Years”, was obviously affected when he replied to Dongwang. He admitted that he couldn’t accept the facts, and also pointed out that he had a set of scenes with Luo Qirui that was filmed in Cuba, but it was later lost: “Alex Law is my good teacher. , I will never forget to eat breakfast with him every morning when I was filming “The Thief of the Years”. He returned to his studies in New York, and his theories enriched my life and my role. (When was the last time I saw him?) At the beginning of the year, I When I go out to film, I usually send pictures and send them to communicate with each other. It’s so sad, I think for a while, there will be more space for Zhang Wanting.”

Cai Yingen, who filmed “The Thief of the Years”, responded: “Director Luo was the director of my first film. At that time, as a newcomer, I had no experience on a blank sheet of paper. Director Luo patiently taught me how to read the script and how to Find the rhythm of the movie.

He was always smiling and amiable, and he cared most about the state of the actors on set. I am fortunate to work with Director Luo, and I am very grateful. I was very saddened to receive the news of Director Luo’s passing this morning. It’s a pity to lose a director who can make stories about small towns in the city. “

Ren Dahua failed to accept the death of Luo Qirui.

Ren Dahua failed to accept the death of Luo Qirui.

Ren Dahua failed to accept the death of Luo Qirui.

Cai Yingen thanked Director Luo for teaching the play.


Cai Yingen thanked Director Luo for teaching the play.

Cai Yingen thanked Director Luo for teaching the play.

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