Wong Chi-Chung (Chinese: 黃志強),[1] known professionally as Sek Kei (Chinese: 石琪), is a Hong Kong film critic. He received the Professional Achievement Award in the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards for his contributions in the film industry.
Biography
In the 1960s, Sek began submitting film reviews to The Chinese Student Weekly at the age of seventeen.[2] Although his articles were initially rejected, he received a reply letter from the chief editor, Law Kar, who encouraged him to continue writing film reviews.[2] Since then, he has pursued a career as a film critic, contributing film reviews to various newspapers and magazines for almost sixty years.[2] Sek started his film review column in Ming Pao in January 1971.[3] He has published a total of eight books, collectively titled Collection of Sek Kei film critiques, which encompass his film reviews up until the 1990s.[3]
Sek directed an experimental film called Dead Knot in 1969, in collaboration with John Woo.[4] He also co-founded the Hong Kong International Film Festival and the Hong Kong Film Archive.[1] In 2023, Sek received the Professional Achievement Award in the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards, alongside Law Kar, for his contributions in the film industry.[1][5]
Personal life
Sek is married to novel writer Lu Li.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Dead Knot | Yes | Yes | [4] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41st Hong Kong Film Awards | Professional Achievement Award | — | Won | [5] |