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- This is a film that is uneven by design, and in no way seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong history. But through its narrow, specific, and even selfish perspectives, Septet: the Story of Hong Kong documents its city’s tumultuous journey better than any introductory article or brochure can.
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Aug 18, 2022 · Septet: the Story of Hong Kong (Chinese: 七人樂隊)—Hong Kong and China. Dialog in Cantonese and English. Directed by Sammo Hung, Ann Hui, Patrick Tam, Yuen Woo-ping, Johnnie To, Ringo Lam, Tsui Hark. First released October 17, 2020, with Hong Kong theatrical premiere on July 28, 2022. Running time 1hr 51min.
Oct 21, 2020 · Patrick Tam’s Tender Is The Night offers a brittle portrait of first love in 1980s Hong Kong. The happy young couple find their dreams shattered as Ivy Lu (Jennifer Yu) is obliged to leave with...
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong is a thematic anthology film featuring 7 vignettes from Hong Kong directors Sammo Hung, Ann Hui, Patrick Tam, Yuen Woo Ping, Johnnie To, Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark, each telling a story about Hong Kong spanning from the 1950s to present day to the future.
Mar 8, 2023 · Rating: 7/10. Quirky collection of vignettes by name Hong Kong veterans has no unifying theme but is never boring. STORY. Hong Kong. I: Exercise 练功. Hong Jinbao reminisces, in voiceover, about his days at a Peking Opera School in the 1960s, starting every day at 07:00 under their master Yu Zhanyuan (Hong Tianming), with endless exercises and flips.
Jul 28, 2022 · The shambling “Astray” takes place in a transformed Hong Kong, unrecognisable to the native coming back for a holiday (Simon Yam Tat-wah, still handsome), who could be Lam’s alter ego, resettling in Hong Kong after his partial JCVD exile of the ’90/00s.
Aug 12, 2022 · Seven legendary Hong Kong directors chronicle histories of the city and its cinema in an anthology film: SEPTET: THE STORY OF HONG KONG ★★★★½.
Nov 17, 2022 · Exercise is a loving ode to the grace and hard work of great choreography and the athleticism of Beijing Opera in particular; most of it is made up of scenes of the talented children’s cast showing off their impressive moves.
