Focus Hong Kong

Focus Hong Kong is a UK film festival dedicated to celebrating the amazing cinema and filmmakers of Hong Kong, from early works to the glory days of its reign as the Hollywood of Asia, through to new and exciting films. Focus Hong Kong screens a wide range of new releases and classics, films which are vibrant, exciting, innovative and artistic, and which above all are uniquely Hong Kong.

Upcoming Screenings

The Secret + Intro 18

This is the opening film in Celebrating Ann Hui Season and the screening will be introduced by Tony Rayns. A complimentary… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Ann Hui, Hong Kong, 1979, 90m.

Sun 9 Jun

Boat People + Intro 18

The screening will be introduced by Chris Berry (KCL). Among the most important films to come out of the Hong Kong… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Ann Hui, Hong Kong, 1982, 109m.

Mon 10 Jun

Summer Snow + Intro 18

The screening will be introduced by Tony Rayns. Summer Snow is a brave, pioneering example of a Hong Kong film taking up… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Ann Hui, Hong Kong, 1995, 101m.

Tue 11 Jun

A Simple Life + Intro PG

Based on actual life experience of renowned producer, Roger Lee, Ann Hui’s multiple award-winning A Simple Life is a story of care,… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Ann Hui, Hong Kong, China, 2011, 118m.

Sat 15 Jun

Elegies + Intro 18

This screening will be followed by a post film discussion in the Garden Cinema Bar. The latest work from Ann Hui… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Ann Hui, Hong Kong, China, 2023, 101m.

Sun 16 Jun

Past Screenings

Comrades, Almost a Love Story 18

A special Chinese New Year screening of Peter Chan’s beloved classic, presented by Focus Hong Kong. Restored Version. Widely recognised as… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Peter Chan, Hong Kong, 1996, 118m.

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Focus Hong Kong Halloween: Visible Secret 15

Presented by Focus Hong Kong. Eason Chan stars as Peter, a hairdresser who meets Shu Qi’s June at a nightclub,… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Ann Hui, Hong Kong, 2001, 98m.

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Eight Taels of Gold 18

Sine Screen and Focus Hong Kong present Eight Taels of Gold 八两金 A New York Chinese taxi driver Ba Leung Kam… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Screened in partnership with Sine Screen

Mabel Cheung, Hong Kong, China, 1989, 100m.

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Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down 18

Followed by a satellite Q&A with directors Leung Ming-kai and Kate Reilly. An acclaimed anthology following Hong Kongers from different… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Leung Ming-kai, Kate Reilly, Hong Kong, 2019, 77m.

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Septet: the Story of Hong Kong 12A

An anthology looking back at the history of Hong Kong through the eyes of everyday people, directed by seven of the… Read More

Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong

Sammo Hung, Ann Hui, Patrick Tam, Yuen Woo-ping, Ringo Lam, Johnnie To, Tsui Hark, Hong Kong China, 2022, 113m.

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