Trending Now - Yuen Woo-ping Honored With Lifetime Achievement at Film Festival

WHO:

Variety - Yuen Woo-ping, Hong Kong action choreographer and director, will receive the award.

WHAT:

Variety - Yuen Woo-ping will be honored with the Golden Mulberry Award for lifetime achievement at the Far East Film Festival.

Variety - The festival's 28th edition will feature Yuen Woo-ping's most recent directorial work, the wuxia feature “Blades of the Guardians,” which will close the festival.

WHERE:

Variety - The Far East Film Festival will take place in Udine, Italy.

WHEN:

Variety - The 28th edition of the Far East Film Festival is scheduled for 2026.

WHY:

Variety - Yuen Woo-ping is being recognized for his contributions to the film industry, particularly in action choreography.

HOW:

Variety - The award is presented as part of the festival's programming to honor significant achievements in film.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 17:25 UTC)

Yuen Woo-ping, the renowned Hong Kong action choreographer and director, will be honored with the Golden Mulberry Award for lifetime achievement at the upcoming Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy. This 28th edition of the festival, scheduled for 2026, will also showcase Yuen's latest directorial work, the wuxia feature “Blades of the Guardians,” which is set to close the event. The award recognizes Yuen's significant contributions to the film industry, particularly in the realm of action choreography.