Mamoru Hosoda’s Journey Through Time in Hong Kong Cinema

Description

With “Journey Through Time” as its theme, a six-week repertory programme brings six classic movies by Mamoru Hosoda to Hong Kong’s big screen in high-definition restored versions.

Tracing his creative journey, the selected films, distributed by Neofilms Limited, include The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), a tale of personal youth; Summer Wars (2009), a virtual adventure; Wolf Children (2012), exploring family bonds; The Boy and the Beast (2015), a master-apprentice legacy; Mirai (2018), a parent-child time-travel story; and Belle (2021), a vision of a digital utopia. 

Among these titles, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars will make their 4DX format debut in Hong Kong, combining motion seats and environmental effects to fully immerse audiences in Hosoda’s fantastical worlds. 

Mamoru Hosoda is one of the most influential directors in contemporary animation. His works explore themes of family, growth and human connections, and are beloved by audiences worldwide.

The films will be screened at various cinemas like Premiere Elements and Emperor Cinemas Citywalk.