What’s Next for Hong Kong Film? Creativity in the Face of Hardship

Elizabeth KerrJuly 8, 2021

Emerging directors wrestle with a changing landscape, finding ways to make it their own...

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How a Stylish New Cinema is Throwing Its Support Behind Hong Kong Film

Elizabeth KerrFebruary 19, 2021

Local film distributor Golden Scene is giving Kennedy Town a front row seat in Hong Kong's cinematic renaissance....

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Ann Hui in the Spotlight: A Rare Documentary About a Hong Kong Filmmaker and Hong Kong itself

Elizabeth KerrDecember 9, 2020

Art director turned filmmaker Man Lim-chung examines film titan Ann Hui, whose long career reflects Hong Kong as a whole....

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A Marriage of Art and Cultures: Leung Ming-kai and Kate Reilly

Elizabeth KerrNovember 19, 2020

As they launch their new film, Hong Kong filmmaker Leung Ming-kai and American actor-producer Kate Reilly shine a warm light on the city that is their home – and muse....

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Macau’s Film Festival Punches Above Its Weight

Elizabeth KerrDecember 5, 2018

The third edition of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao sees the festival coming into its own....

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Hong Kong’s Hidden Trove of Film Treasures: The Film Archive

Simon CartledgeAugust 8, 2018

The Film Archive plays a crucial role in preserving Hong Kong's cinematic heritage. But should it do more to make itself relevant to a new generation?...

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Act Three: Filmmaker Angie Chen Hasn’t Got the Blues

Elizabeth KerrJuly 5, 2018

With the release of her latest film, a bold documentary on artist Yank Wong, filmmaker Angie Chen reflects back on her long career. ...

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Jevons Au, Hong Kong Cinema’s Optimistic Revolutionary

Elizabeth KerrJune 27, 2018

Director Jevons Au had forged a reputation by turning a critical eye on Hong Kong and everyone in it — including himself....

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Stephen Chow and Tsui Hark Mangle China’s Most Famous Tale in Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

Elizabeth KerrFebruary 2, 2017

Stephen Chow and Tsui Hark team up for a sequel to the Journey to the West, but do they offer a credible rewrite of China's version of The Odyssey?...

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