Embark on an extraordinary journey through a century of cinematic brilliance with 'Restored Treasures - Film Marathon'! In honour of the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Film Archive, this opening programme presents a splendid selection of meticulously restored local and international classics for your enjoyment.
Prepare to be enchanted by the timeless elegance of The Goddess (1934)(4K Digitally Restored Version), a silent film masterpiece featuring the illustrious Ruan Lingyu, alongside the Archive’s newly completed 4K restoration of director Lung Kong’s acclaimed The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967). This marathon celebrates the evolution of cinema, traversing from the silent black-and-white era to the vibrant creativity of contemporary filmmaking.
Immerse yourself in this celebration of light and shadow and experience the timeless allure of film!
Screening Schedule
【Opening Film】The Goddess (1934)(4K Digitally Restored version)
16/5/2026 (Sat)
12:00nn
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)(Digitally Restored version)
16/5/2026 (Sat)
3:30pm
Center Stage (1992)(4K Digitally Restored, Director’s cut)
7:30pm
The Godfather (1972)(4K Digitally Restored version)
2:00pm
【Closing Film】The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967)(4K Digitally Restored version)
7:00pm
Venue: The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre
Tickets: $70
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited tickets for full-time students and CSSA recipients available on a first come, first served basis.
Enjoy 20% off for every purchase of regular-priced tickets of two or more screenings of this programme.*
LCSD Museum Pass Holder may enjoy 20% off of regular-priced tickets for the screenings at URBTIX Outlets only upon presentation of valid physical / digital membership card.*
*This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
Fringe Activity - Free Screenings
The programme also includes two free screenings of documentaries on the work of early film pioneers, the Lumière brothers. Lumière! The Adventure Begins (2016) and Lumière! The Adventure Continues (2024) take audiences back to the nascence of cinema to explore how it became the medium we know and love today.
Lumière! The Adventure Begins (2016)
Lumière! The Adventure Continues (2024)
5:30pm
Venue: Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Free admission by ticket
Programme Enquiries: 2739 2139