How Chan Kwun Reprimanded Cho
Dir. Lau Hark-suen An adaptation of an epic Chinese tale of loyalty and betrayal, the film centres on the relationship between Chan Kwun and his former liege, the tyrant Cho Cho. Lau Hak-suen directs and stars in this Cantonese opera classic, his mastery of operatic arrangement, understanding of cinematic mise-en-scene, and sensitivity to characterisation are evident in his directorial choices. The highlight of the film is the grand 15-minute finale, ‘Reprimanding Cho', where Lau shows off his ‘beggar vocal style'. Lau is matched note for note by an equally splendid Sun Ma Si-tsang who performs entirely with Peking opera vocal techniques, making audiences never tired of watching this film. |
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| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 16/10/2020 (Fri) # | 11:00am | Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive |
# Post-screening talk with Dr. Stephanie Ng
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