Poetic Genius

Poetic Genius

Dir: Wong Hok-sing
Scr: Tam Kin-pak
Prod Co: Bali
Co-starring: Law Kim-long, Fung Wong Nui, Poon Yat On, So Siu-tong, Lee Hong-kum
1960 | B&W | Digital File | Cantonese | Chinese Lyrics | 114min

Another classic love story between a talented poet and a beauty. Leung (Law Kim-long) and Yeung (Tang Bik-wan) pledged to get married without their parents' permission after a series of romantic conversations through letters. However, the lovers are later separated due to a forced marriage and some misunderstandings, followed by the imperial examination and the war. Yet, the film offers a happy finale with the pair being reconciled with each other, much to the audience's delight. Among the numerous male stars Tang Bik-wan has partnered with during the golden era of Cantonese films, Law was her most frequent co-star and the two had collaborated in more than 60 films. This film would provide a perfect reminiscence of this on-screen couple well loved by their fans.


Date Rescheduled Date Venue
21/1/2022 (Fri) (11am) Rescheduled to
3/6/2022 (Fri) (11am)
Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive

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