Overview

• The 71-year-old legend received Locarno’s Pardo alla Carriera award on August 9, dedicating his honor to love, peace and unity.
• In a packed Piazza Grande ceremony, Chan introduced screenings of his directorial classics Project A and Police Story.
• During a high-profile Q&A on August 10, he lamented that major studios invest with business mindsets that hinder the making of quality films.
• Chan shared a childhood anecdote about Bruce Lee praising his stunt work and recounted aiming to build a career beyond martial arts to be seen as an “Asian Robert De Niro.”
• He emphasized his continued vitality at age 71 by declaring “I still can fight” while reflecting on 64 years in the film industry.