HONG KONG — “The Golden Era,” a biography of Chinese novelist Xiao Hong, won top honors at the Hong Kong Film Awards, with its director Ann Hui claiming her fifth best director trophy. A trailblazer for female filmmakers, Hui became the record holder for women in the best director category at the Hong Kong Film Awards with her victory Sunday night. She previously won for “A Simple Life,” “The Way We Are,” “Summer Snow” and “Boat People.” The 67-year-old director said that she has her actors, especially leading lady Tang Wei, to thank for that. “'A Simple Life' is a film that I know how to make and I know what kind of effects to go for. I don't think any director knows how to make ‘The Golden Era.' So I'm very thankful to Tang Wei because she's got a tough job. I wasn't really sure how to tell this story. It was hard. I think all the actors were struggling “ “The Golden Era” also won for cinematography, costume and makeup, and for art direction. Financial thriller “Overheard 3” won three awards including best actor, supporting actor and screenplay. — AP