Translated by Carol

"Shooting Happy Together was the most unpleasant experience, both mentally and physically," says Leslie Cheung.

Re: Shooting Happy Together

"It was dreadful. Shooting Wong Kar Wai's movies has always been harsh and difficult. I ate something bad there [Argentina]. I was very sick. I wanted to go home so badly. I didn't want to stay there, I was very tired and homesick. I don't remember much from shooting this movie. Basically shooting Wong Kar Wai's movies has always been based on what he wants to present to the audience. Anyway, I felt both mentally and physically uncomfortable. I was so far away from home [Hong Kong]. It was autumn, and I didn't want to stay there to shoot the movie anymore. I just wanted to go home and rest. We hadn't filmed a single scene in four weeks. I stayed there for two months straight."

Re: Becoming A Director

"I also want to be a director. But it doesn't have to be an award-winning film. That is, my work doesn't have to compete in the Berlin Film Festival, Venice, or even Hollywood. If you think this way, then you are making a mistake by limiting yourself. "

P.S. Leslie Cheung already has his first "baby," "From Ashes to Ashes." He finally made his dream come true!

Nan Fang Daily
2000

2 Comments

by LC @ 22 Nov 2006 06:29 am

Hi Carol, thanks for the wonderful translation of Leslie's article. It is so wonderful to read about him. A BIG thank you to you and Carol for keeping Leslie's site alive.
He must be smiling away with the works both of you have done! Keep up the good works! cheers!

by Carol @ 22 Nov 2006 07:59 pm

You're very welcome!