Made in Hong Kong: A Decade of New Cinema

From Mon 4 June to Mon 30 July 2007

Throughout June and July 2007, Manchester’s Cornerhouse is presenting a season of films and related events timed to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong. Supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, the season is also designed to heighten the profile of Hong Kong cinema in the UK.

Concentrating on the ten-year period 1997 – 2007, Made in Hong Kong offers a mixture of mainstream and art-house work ranging from that of internationally acclaimed directors such as Wong Kar-wai to more unknown experimental short films.

Supporting the film season will be a series of events for the general public aimed at promoting a greater critical understanding of Hong Kong cinema, culminating in a symposium in partnership with the University of Salford and hosted at Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester.

Please note: at the time of going on line, some of the films screening times are not confirmed, they will be available from 1 june.

All films are at normal cinema ticket prices.You can also book a season pass: book for five films for £20 full / £15 concs (available from 1 june).

Presented in association with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. www.hketolondon.gov.hk

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office

SHOWING AT CORNERHOUSE

Dumplings: Cert 18; Sun 29 Jul 2007 20:20; A retired actress' youth and vitality miraculously return after she eats dumplings with incredible rejuvenating properties. But what are they made of?

Election 2: Cert 15; Mon 2 Jul 2007 18:30; Stephen Chow continues his exploration of political manoeuvres and machinations in the Hong Kong triads started in ELECTION.

Exiled: Cert 15; Showing from Fri 6 Jul 2007; Johnnie To's latest film. Four Hong Kong gangsters meet with a former triad member in Macau. Two are there to kill him, two to protect him...

Happy Together: Cert 15; Mon 4 Jun 2007 18:30; Two Hong Kong gay men break up soon after arriving in Argentina but become reunited by violence.

In the Mood for Love: Cert PG; Sun 15 Jul 2007 20:40; An ephemeral yet poignant portrait of deferred desire.

Infernal Affairs: Cert 15; Sun 22 Jul 2007 20:40; A Triad mole inside a police department and an undercover cop inside a Triad gang try to root each other out.

Mapping the city: Cert 15; Sun 8 Jul 2007 18:10; A programme that explores Hong Kong experimental videos made over the last decade.

Shaolin Soccer: Cert 12A; Mon 18 Jun 2007 18:30; A high-energy cartoon-like Kung Fu film set in the world of football by the director of KUNG FU HUSTLE.

Click here to view the full season schedule...

Events

One Hour Intro: Johnnie To: An introduction to the work of one of the most prolific director working in Hong Kong today.

Made in Hong Kong Symposium: A symposium devoted to critical thinking about Hong Kong Cinema over the past decade. Presented in association with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade office and University of Salford. Takes places at the Chinese Art Centre.

On The Big Screen: 9 June - 13 July 2007: Part of The Bigger Picture; Daily at 9:00; 12:00, 14.05, 17:00, 22:35; A specially curated programme to mark the passing of a decade since Hong Kong’s handover to China. Watch a magical array of Hong Kong animation interspersed with out of date/regional advertisement.

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