Adaptations of Literature from Shanghai
Seminars
Jointly presented by the Hong Kong Film Archive, Shanghai Film Museum and Shanghai Film Archive, the 'Adaptations of Literature from Shanghai' programme features eight classic arthouse films produced by the Shanghai Film Studio which share the literary tone and showcase techniques of handling the crossover from literature to film with diverse characters and styles to the audience. Four seminars of the programme will be presented both at our cinema and live online for audiences who cannot make it to the Archive.
The Text and Image of Scars
Date Time: 13/11/2021 (Sat)
Time: 2:30pm
Speaker: Prof Stephen Sze Man-hung
Ethical Tension in a Changing Time
Date: 14/11/2021 (Sun)
Time: 2:30pm
Speaker: Dr Lo Wai-luk
Before Dawn: Cinematic Renditions of the Novels by Lu Xun and Mao Dun
Date: 20/11/2021 (Sat)
Time: 2:30pm
Speaker: Dr Kenny Ng
Female Bonding and Resistance in Literary Screen Adaptations
Date: 21/11/2021 (Sun)
Time: 2:30pm
Speaker: Dr Timmy Chen Chih-ting
Venue: Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Except the seminar on 21 Nov is conducted in Putonghua, all seminars are conducted in Cantonese. No registration is required. Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Audiences are welcome to queue up at 1/F Foyer 45 minutes before the seminar begins.
(The seminars have completely ended. Thank you for your support.)