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In 2021, the world shares a common destiny, and the epidemic is difficult for another year. Hong Kong's theaters have been closed down repeatedly, hitting them one after another. The Hong Kong Film Awards were also postponed by a year. At the same time, "Young You" was shortlisted for the Best International Film Award on the other side of the ocean, and "Band of Seven" recorded the story of The City of Hong Kong from the 1950s.
Hong Kong movies, once just a corner of the southern country of the world, but also through several generations of people in the same boat, hard work, to make the Pearl of the Orient brighter and brighter. In terms of cultural export influence, it once fought against Hollywood, which was strong and strong, dominated the world, and shone in the East. Not to mention, it has deeply influenced the Chinese mainland fans of different generations after the 70s and 00s.
If someone claims that he does not watch Hong Kong movies, this must be impossible. Because, he must also absorb the light and heat of Hong Kong movies through the eyes of others, the experience of hearing, and even the subtle popular dance steps. The truth is, we were all like this, growing up watching Hong Kong movies. Until today, Hong Kong films have been constantly changing, paradigm shifts between genres, and major directors, stars, and masterpieces have appeared frequently, achieving a dazzling golden history.
History should not just be shelved as a deterrent site. Hong Kong cinema requires us to constantly revisit the classics and discuss the interpretations. Forget those hypocrites that are fading and singing, as long as there is repeated viewing, as long as you walk into the cinema, the value of Hong Kong movies can be continuously enriched and strengthened. It is a rich delta that is rich in nutrients and has surged to this day, and it is also a sedimentary rock formation that constitutes the guarantee of cultural cognition and memory, and has been precipitated with time.
/ The 4K restored IMAX version of "Fantasia" Chinese mainland premiere
Looking back at the story of Hong Kong, the film festival takes you back to director Wong Kar-wai, the 4K restored version of "Fancy Years", Leung Chao-wai and Maggie Cheung time and space dialogue, unique style. Maybe you prefer the manila smoke and rain of "Ah Fei Zheng Biography", zhang Guorong's swaying dance steps, or Luo Qirui's wandering in "The Thief of Years", the years are light and crazy. Every time we watch it again, we can appreciate the changing taste of life more than ever.
"Heavenly Love" "Heaven is also old", director Chen Musheng and golden supporting actor Wu Mengda have died, and they are overwhelmed with sighs. "Like a Year of Flowing Water" is gently chanted, the situation is changing, and the feelings have not changed. "Tales of Two Cities" also tells that friendship is always there. Just like the black and white keys of "Music Life", it is still ringing.
/ Wong Kar-wai, director of "Fancy Years", wrote a handwritten letter
Don't come unharmed, the sentence "Judo Dragon and Tiger List" "I want to play with you", the words are still in the ear, Du Qifeng is still cheering for Hong Kong movies. "Day and Night in Tin Shui Wai" has an unchanging homely routine, like today's moon, Andi Anhua hopes that young people will make a good movie. In 2021, Zheng Baorui once again brought "accidents", and he once again said his words with style works. Breaking free from the situation of "A Thought of Ignorance", the new generation of directors should have no taboos, to take risks, to evolve.
For Hong Kong films, we still have confidence, actively build, and should have expectations, and we are happy to see its evolution. Whether you like stars, or like Hong Kong, this city, or another city, it doesn't matter. Coming for the movie, living for life, there is wind, rain, dust, sadness, joy, allusion, this is the story of Hong Kong City.
Golden Rooster Hong Kong Classic Film Festival
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