Good news for cinephiles! Hong Kong Arts Centre and Golden Scene Company together bring a selection of films from across the world in an event titled ‘Golden Scene Selection’ that has started from 6 July 2018. These are the films we are eyeing…
I’ve Got the Blues
Director: Angie Chen
Hong Kong | 2017 | 91 minutes | In Cantonese, with English (in parts) with Chinese and English subtitles | DCP | Colour
6/7 (Fri) 8pm
9/7 (Mon) 8pm
11/7 (Wed) 8pm
*Post-screening discussion with director Angie Chen
In interaction with famous HK artist Wong Yan-kwai and director Angie, the film explores human complexities such as humility, love and betrayal, and how they shape an artist’s work.
What a Wonderful Family
Director: Yamada Yoji
Japan | 2017 | 114 mins | In Japanese with Chinese subtitles | DCP | Colour
7/7 (Sat) 2:30pm
Director Yamada Yoji traces the outwardly happy, humdrum life of Japanese family, who suddenly face a catastrophe. As grievances come out of the woodwork, the tightly-knit family faces the danger of being ripped apart. Yamada Yoji follows it up with two sequels – both screened at Golden Scene Selection as well – that follow the families’ journey.
On Happiness Road
Director: Sung Hsin-yin
Taiwan | 2017 | 111 minutes | In Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles | DCP | Colour
8/7 (Sun) 4pm
Having earned her American Dream, Chi returns to her family home after her grandmother’s death. As she settles down with her family on Happiness Road, Chi muses on the meaning of ‘home’ and ‘happiness’.
Tickets for Golden Scene Selection are available at URBTIX now (https://bit.ly/2tj2gIj). Stay tuned!
Screening Schedule
6/7 (Fri) | 8pm | I’ve Got the Blues
7/7 (Sat) | 2:30pm | What A Wonderful Family!
7/7 (Sat) | 4:45pm | What A Wonderful Family! 2
7/7 (Sat) | 8:15pm | What A Wonderful Family! 3
8/7 (Sun) | 4pm | On Happiness Road
8/7 (Sun) | 7:45pm | Sakura Guardian in the North (Preview screening)
9/7 (Mon) | 8pm | I’ve Got the Blues
10/7 (Tue) | 8pm | Sakura Guardian in the North (Preview screening)
11/7 (Wed)| 8pm| I’ve Got the Blues
12/7 (Thu)| 8pm | What A Wonderful Family! 3: My Wife, My Life (Preview screening)