Curated By
Segueing from the film programme on “Arrivals” in March and April, six Hong Kong films rooted in the theme of “Departures” will be featured in May and June. The visual voyage travels through the Mainland, Africa, Canada, Italy, the United States, to Vietnam, addressing the issues of adjusting to foreign countries and cultural conflicts with the unique diasporic sensibility of Hong Kong people.
The six films in the programme encompass a variety of dramatic elements including action, comedy, realism and tragedy. Recalling crucial moments for Hong Kong people under diverse geographical settings, the films remain as relevant as ever while offering new insight into the past.
Date |
Screening |
Location |
14.05.2023 |
Crazy Safari (1991) |
Laundry Steps |
21.05.2023 |
The Way of the Dragon (1972) |
Laundry Steps |
04.06.2023 |
Just Like Weather (1986) |
Laundry Steps |
11.06.2023 |
Treasure Hunt (1994) |
Laundry Steps |
18.06.2023 |
Never Ending Summer (1992) |
JC Cube |
25.06.2023 |
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989) |
JC Cube |
Post-screening Sharing
Post-screening sharing will take place at the JC Cube in June to share the context and stories of the films selected in “Departures”. Stay after the screening and let us know your thoughts after watching the films.
Post-screening sharing of Never Ending Summer
Date: 18 June 2023
Time: 5:30pm (after the screening of Never Ending Summer)
Guests: William Yuen, curator of “Departures” and David Chan, film critic
* Post-screening sharing will be conducted in Cantonese