Chinese legendary masterpiece Journey to the West combines fantasy adventure, intelligent philosophy and charismatic character design to achieve a unique narrative that has inspired countless film creations over the years. This screening programme will showcase three pairs of cinematic works from different eras and genres that draw inspiration from Journey to the West, demonstrating the diverse interpretations and artistic renderings of this classic masterpiece by filmmakers. Notably, one pair, A Chinese Odyssey Part One—Pandora’s Box (1995) and A Chinese Odyssey Part Two—Cinderella (1995) will have its premiere in a newly 4K digitally restored version at the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, offering audiences an enhanced audio-visual experience.
Courtesy of Media Asia Film Distribution (HK) Limited
Screenings
A Chinese Odyssey Part One—Pandora’s Box (1995) (4K digitally restored version)
27/6/2026 (Sat) 3pm
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two—Cinderella (1995) (4K digitally restored version)
27/6/2026 (Sat) 7:30pm
Venue: The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre
Tickets: $70
Other four highlighted titles:
The Monkey Goes West (1966)
4/7/2026 (Sat) 1:30pm
Princess Iron Fan (1966)
4/7/2026 (Sat) 5pm
The Monkey King (2014)
11/7/2026 (Sat) 1:30pm
The Monkey King 2 (2016)
11/7/2026 (Sat) 5pm
Venue: Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Tickets: $60
Tickets available at URBTIX from 22 May 2026 (Fri).
With Chinese and English subtitles. Programme details for extension activities to be announced later.
Adverse Weather Arrangements
Programmes will be cancelled when tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 or above, or the Black Rainstorm Warning is issued or remains in effect 3 hours before the screening starts. Ticket holders are advised to visit www.lcsd.gov.hk for details of programme schedule changes. For news updates on refund and rescheduling arrangements, please call 2739 2139 or visit the website of the Hong Kong Film Archive at www.filmarchive.gov.hk after resumption of normal office hours.
Programme Enquiries: 2739 2139
The Chinese Culture Festival (CCF), presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the LCSD's Chinese Culture Promotion Office, aims to enhance the public's appreciation of Chinese culture and cultivate citizens' national identity and cultural confidence. The inaugural CCF will be held from June to September. Through different performing arts programmes in various forms and related extension activities, including selected programmes of the Chinese Opera Festival, exemplary local arts projects recognised by the China National Arts Fund, performing arts programmes from arts and cultural organisations, film screenings, exhibitions, talks and more, the festival allows members of the public and visitors to experience the broad and profound Chinese culture with a view to promoting Chinese culture and patriotic education as well as enhancing national identity amongst the people of Hong Kong, making contributions to the steadfast and successful implementation of "one country, two systems". Please visit the CCF website (www.ccf.gov.hk) for details.
The LCSD has long promoted Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html.