Beijing News (Reporter Liu Wei) On January 23, Peng Fa, a well-known Hong Kong director who previously declared bankruptcy because he spent all his savings to treat his wife’s cancer, announced on Weibo that there will soon be a joint venture between Alibaba Pictures and Hong Kong Universal. Through joint projects, the current financial difficulties can be solved and the bankruptcy application can be withdrawn. Peng Fa said that he would regain his mood to focus on work and take good care of his wife. At the same time, he also lamented that "the attention and care received from people from all walks of life have made him deeply feel that there is love in the world."
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At the end of 2023, Peng Fa became a hot topic due to bankruptcy news. On December 20, 2023, according to Hong Kong media reports, director Peng Fa declared bankruptcy because he spent all his savings to help his wife treat cancer. In the past year, he borrowed money to raise funds, and because he could not receive projects, he eventually owed 200 yuan. Ten thousand Hong Kong dollars cannot be repaid.
"We have long wanted to cooperate with Director Peng, and the previous news prompted us to speed up the cooperation." The relevant person in charge of Alibaba Entertainment confirmed the new project with Director Peng, and expressed the hope that Director Peng will go well in the future and create new things for the audience. More good works.
Public information shows that Peng Fa and his twin brother Peng Shun are the well-known "Pang brothers" in the Hong Kong film industry. The two have worked together in the film industry for many years and jointly created many classic works. Peng Fa is also an excellent editor, and he did all the editing work for the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy. In addition, he also won the Academy Award for Best Editing twice for "The Storm" and "Infernal Affairs".
editor, Xu Meilin
proofreader, Liu Jun