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Focus Hong Kong
UK Premiere: Elegies
+ intro
An intimate documentary portrait of Hong Kong’s notable poets, whose writing reflects the character, sights and culture of their city.
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Director
Ann Hui
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Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China) 2023. 101min
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Digital
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Cantonese with English subtitles
In this deeply personal documentary, award-winning director Ann Hui explores the world of poetry, which has inspired her throughout her life. It features an impressive array of Hong Kong’s most acclaimed poets, their words reflecting the character, sights and culture of the city. Through a series of intimate conversations, this literary journey becomes a tale of Hong Kong itself, meditating on its past and present, and on its enduring ability to inspire.
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