Of Fists and Swords—Kaleidoscope of Hong Kong Martial Arts Films
Post-screening talk of Ip Man (2008)
Live Streaming

As part of the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2024, 'Of Fists and Swords – Kaleidoscope of Hong Kong Martial Arts Films' brings together 23 wuxia and martial arts films from the 1970s onwards to showcase some of Hong Kong's most representative martial arts films. The screening programme aims to highlight the evolution of action choreography, diversity and vibrancy of one of Hong Kong cinema's key genres.

There will be an online livestream of the post-screening talk of Ip Man (2008) for audiences who cannot make it to the Archive cinema. Ip Man won Best Film and Best Action Choreography at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards. Director Wilson Yip Wai-shun will share the film’s fabulous behind-the-scenes stories with veteran film critic Thomas Shin.

Date: 19/5/2024 (Sun)
Time: 4:50pm
Speaker: Wilson Yip Wai-shun
Moderator: Thomas Shin

The event will be conducted in Cantonese and live streamed via the Hong Kong Film Archive YouTube channel.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) presented the first Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival last year to great acclaim. This year, the second edition features "Arts & Action" as its theme, taking audiences on a journey through time to explore the charm of Hong Kong's pop culture. It encompasses both "Arts" (creative works) and "Action" (martial arts), an attempt to show the dynamic inheritance, diffusion, integration and breakthroughs within Hong Kong's pop culture.

The event lineup offers a diverse range of formats including thematic exhibitions, film screenings, stage performances and outreach activities, and its rich content spans across literature, various art forms and martial arts, clearly showcasing how Hong Kong's vibrant and diverse pop culture stands out from the rest. For more information, please visit www.pcf.gov.hk/en.