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Starring Chow Yun-fat and Leslie Cheung, the film was a milestone not only in Woo's personal portfolio but also in Hong Kong cinema. Its exquisite action sequences had obvious influence on Western filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino.

"A Better Tomorrow is the film that embodies my most honest emotion," Woo says.

"It symbolizes a precious chapter of memory, not only for me, but also for all viewers who love it. For me the most valuable part of the film is the enchanting performance by all the actors."

The Jaeger-LeCoultre team hopes that the project will include some more recent works after nine films, all produced around the 1940s, were restored.

"We are proud of what we have achieved in the restoration project," says Zhu Shanshan, publicist for Jaeger-LeCoultre.

"By introducing some more recent works, we will involve more of the younger generation and raise their awareness of the importance of preserving this precious cultural heritage."

Jaeger-LeCoultre takes pride in its history of working with world-famous film events. The official sponsor of the Venice International Film Festival since 2004, it has financed the restoration of classic Italian films and sponsored awards for prestigious filmmakers.

This year the watchmaker will also work with the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival.