Ringo Lam: The Storm Rises

The first monograph on director Ringo Lam in the Chinese-speaking world

Sharp and shocking action realism, the violent aesthetics of a city in crisis

A master director of Hong Kong action films, a reference for Hollywood directors

Full interviews

- Detailed interview with director Ringo Lam

- Interviews with prominent filmmakers: #ChowYunFat, #JohnnieTo, #TsuiHark, #KarlMaka, #SimonYam, #SeanLau, #TeddyRobin, #RoyCheung, #SoiCheang, etc.

In-depth reviews and introductions

- Long review essays: Cheung Wai Hung, Po Fung, Cheuk Nam, Yip Chat Sing, Cheng Ching Hang, etc.

- Filmography introduction

Ringo Lam, a director known for his meticulous and unpretentious style, who once reigned supreme, refined Hong Kong action films to their purest and most extreme form. He not only stripped away stylistic embellishments but also deliberately crafted elements within the genre, creating sharp action realism, violent and strong characters, and a natural dramatic tension that was shocking and awe-inspiring, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His works not only stood out among Hong Kong action films but also gained international renown, becoming a reference for many Hollywood directors.

Following "Wong Kar-wai: A Retrospective" and "Ann Hui: Forty Years in Film," "Ringo Lam: City on Fire" is the third monograph on Hong Kong directors planned by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. In addition to organizing the "City on Fire: A Ringo Lam Retrospective" film screenings, this book serves as a tribute to director Ringo Lam.