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Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 launches themed merchandise

The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44) has unveiled its collection of themed merchandizes, taking inspiration from the stunning key art design by the international visual artist Wing SHYA. The bespoke collection, which includes special edition notebooks, stationeries, craft beer and gin developed in collaboration with local and international brands such as Moleskine, Heroes Beer Co and Two Moons Distillery, is now available for … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 launches themed merchandise

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Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 to showcase the latest of world cinema

HONG KONG – The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44) is proud to present a dazzling selection of new works from celebrated filmmakers around the world. Initially scheduled for March, HKIFF44 will now take place from 18th to 31st August for 14 days.  Films already confirmed for this year’s Masters and Auteurs section will include some of the latest and most diversed and original … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 to showcase the latest of world cinema

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Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 to showcase 10 restored classics

HONG KONG – The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44) will present ten restored classics from master filmmakers whose undiminished brilliance continues to inspire and resonate with generations of audience.     In their very different ways, the greatness of Francis Ford Coppola and Abbas Kiarostami knows no bounds.  After simmering for 40 years, Coppola’s “definitive” version of Apocalypse Now: Final Cut(2019) has confirmed its rightful … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 to showcase 10 restored classics

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Hong Kong 2020/21: HKRep to restage Florian Zeller’s Le Père (The Father) In July

HONG KONG – Aging is a universal part of life. But what happens when that comes riddled with problems like Alzheimer’s? What changes occur to his body and mind? What difficulties and dilemmas do his family face? French playwright Florian Zeller’s Le Père (The Father) explores these changes from the perspective of the patient, chronicling the experience firsthand as an ageing man slowly loses touch with … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020/21: HKRep to restage Florian Zeller’s Le Père (The Father) In July

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The Banter: HKRep Artistic Director Anthony Chan talks about optimism and carrying on in a post-coronavirus world

  HONG KONG – Within the 40 odd years he’s been in the arts scene, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (HKRep) artistic director Anthony Chan has yet to experience a disruption as severe as the coronavirus has. But that certainly hasn’t stopped him from remaining immensely optimistic about the situation, with HKRep being one of the first theatre companies in Hong Kong (and perhaps, the region) … Continue reading The Banter: HKRep Artistic Director Anthony Chan talks about optimism and carrying on in a post-coronavirus world

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Art What!: Look Left Look Right – Historical Signage at Tai Kwun (Hong Kong)

HONG KONG – With signage everywhere, from bathroom doors to shopping malls, one thinks about how important they are in our daily lives, in communicating a message to us in as simple and attractive a way as possible. With that in mind, Tai Kwun has announced a brand new exhibition, Look Left Look Right: Historical Signage, which runs from 24th June to 13th September. Upon decommissioning … Continue reading Art What!: Look Left Look Right – Historical Signage at Tai Kwun (Hong Kong)

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Hong Kong 2020: Hong Kong International Film Festival celebrates FELLINI 100 with a full retrospective, exhibition and concert

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Federico Fellini with a full retrospective of his cinematic works, an exhibition, and a special concert featuring Nino Rota’s music from Fellini’s most iconic films. Organized in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong, and fully supported by the Consulate General of Italy … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: Hong Kong International Film Festival celebrates FELLINI 100 with a full retrospective, exhibition and concert

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Hong Kong 2020: New dates announced for 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) announces plans today to hold the 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44) from 18-31 August 2020. The flagship 14-day event is financially supported by Create Hong Kong, with FWD as its main sponsor.     Executive Director Albert LEE said HKIFFS had decided to re-launch HKIFF44 after the Hong Kong government began easing restrictive measures, including … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: New dates announced for 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival

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Hong Kong 2020/21: ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK at Tai Kwun

HONG KONG – At a time of uncertainty and fear, how do we situate ourselves and seek the light at the end of the tunnel? In collaboration with physical theatre master and educator David Glass, O Theatre Workshop and Dream of Tomorrow, Tai Kwun — Centre for Heritage and Arts will present the ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK from 28th June to 14th July 2020. … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020/21: ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK at Tai Kwun

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Art What!: My Body Holds Its Shape at Tai Kwun Contemporary

HONG KONG – Tai Kwun Contemporary has opened its new exhibition My Body Holds Its Shape, with newly commissioned works from five artists: Tap Chan, Thea Djordjadze, Jason Dodge, Eisa Jocson and Pratchaya Phinthong. The exhibition examines how existing limits and constraints can emerge as artistic materials and clues for associations, with processes that embrace poetics and improvisations. Curated by Xue Tan, the exhibition is … Continue reading Art What!: My Body Holds Its Shape at Tai Kwun Contemporary

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