Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: The Contract
In the 1970s and 80s, the Hui Brothers kept Hong Kong audiences in stitches with a string of popular slapstick comedies that have rarely been seen in the U.S. This screening provides a rare chance to see them in all their ridiculous glory. This classic satire of the entertainment industry is full of silly jokes, wacky physical comedy, and amazing stunts. It tells the story of a beleaguered television executive who, with help from his eccentric inventor brother and a sub-par magician friend, goes to amazing lengths to get out of his contract so he can move on to his dream job. (Dir. Michael Hui; 1978; 97 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles).
Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served.
Sunday, August 1, 2010, 2:00 PM.
Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: The Pye Dog
Three strangers—a boy who refuses to speak, a gangster posing as a janitor at the boy’s school, and a mysterious substitute teacher—come together by chance, but slowly discover that their fates are intertwined. A poignant tale of loyalty and friendship masquerading as a crime drama, this film is stylishly shot, full of images of uncanny beauty that enhance its wistful mood. (Dir. Derek Kwok; 2007; 90 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles).
Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served.
Friday, August 6, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: The Pye Dog
Three strangers—a boy who refuses to speak, a gangster posing as a janitor at the boy’s school, and a mysterious substitute teacher—come together by chance, but slowly discover that their fates are intertwined. A poignant tale of loyalty and friendship masquerading as a crime drama, this film is stylishly shot, full of images of uncanny beauty that enhance its wistful mood. (Dir. Derek Kwok; 2007; 90 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles).
Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served.
Sunday, August 8, 2010, 2:00 PM.
Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: Magic Boy
A teenage magician falls head over heels for a store clerk in this delightful comedy. Starring real-life apprentice magician Anjo Leung—who performs tricks without the help of special effects—this film charms with its sleights-of-hand and evocation of Mongkok street life and the excitement of first love. (Dir. Adam Wong; 2007; 88 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles).
Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served.
Friday, August 13, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: Magic Boy
A teenage magician falls head over heels for a store clerk in this delightful comedy. Starring real-life apprentice magician Anjo Leung—who performs tricks without the help of special effects—this film charms with its sleights-of-hand and evocation of Mongkok street life and the excitement of first love. (Dir. Adam Wong; 2007; 88 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles).
Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served.
Sunday, August 15, 2010, 2:00 PM.