Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Camera · Director · Director of Photography · Writer
Born Aug 12, 1966 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Active 1996–present
Yu Lik-wai (simplified Chinese: 余力为; traditional Chinese: 余力爲; pinyin: Yú Lìwéi; Jyutping: Yu4 Lik6 Wai4; born 12 August 1966), sometimes credited as Nelson Yu, is a Hong Kong cinematographer, film director, and occasional film producer.
Filmography
Heaven and Hell (2025) — Director of PhotographyTorino Shadow (2026) — Director of PhotographyShanghai, I Love You — DirectorWild Punch — DirectorIn the Mood for Love (2000) — Second Unit Director of PhotographyA Touch of Sin (2013) — Director of PhotographyAsh Is Purest White (2018) — Creative ConsultantA Simple Life (2012) — Director of PhotographyMountains May Depart (2015) — Director of PhotographyStill Life (2006) — Director of PhotographyPickpocket (1997) — Director of PhotographyDream Home (2010) — Brother Wah · Director of PhotographyPlatform (2001) — Director of Photography · Associate ProducerGetting Home (2007) — Director of PhotographyThe World (2004) — Director of Photography · Associate Producer24 City (2008) — Director of PhotographyCaught by the Tides (2024) — Co-Producer · Director of PhotographyUnknown Pleasures (2002) — Director of Photography · Associate ProducerI Wish I Knew (2010) — Director of PhotographyOur Time Will Come (2017) — Director of PhotographySwimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue (2021) — Director of PhotographyThe Hedonists (2016) — Director of PhotographyNeon Goddesses (1996) — Director · Director of Photography · Scenario WriterOrdinary Heroes (1999) — Director of Photography