The man who made kung fu hilarious finally gets his close-up—no mo lei tau required.
The first feature-length documentary to explore the career of Stephen Chow; featuring collaborators, critics, and academics. Produced for the Shout Factory release of his classic work on Blu-ray, "The Stephen Chow Collection" released in 2024. Fans will learn how Chow went from Hong Kong's TVB to feature film riches, with his peculiar brand of localized comedy, to becoming one of the most successful brand names in Mainland China, including the blockbuster reception for his comedy "The Mermaid" in 2016.
Direction
Holwill balances academic rigor with genuine fan affection.
Production
Rare archival footage from TVB's chaotic golden era.
Director
Naomi Holwill
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The documentary was produced exclusively for Shout Factory's Blu-ray release, making it technically unavailable to stream legally.
Chow's 'mo lei tau' nonsense humor emerged from Hong Kong's anxiety about the 1997 handover—absurdism as political escape.
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