Opening Gala and Special Programmes
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Green Snake 青蛇
Opening Gala · Drink reception plus film intro
Drama Fantasy | 98mins | 1993
Date: FEB 21 FRI 19:00
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Saving Face 面子
Drama Comedy LGBTQ+ | 91mins | 2004
Date: FEB 22 SAT 19:15
This year, we are expanding our curatorial focus beyond chinese cinema to wider Asian cinema, by introducing the Asian Sparks feature competition section will focus on high-quality feature films produced within an Asian cultural context. The C-Films in Focus competition section will continue to spotlight Chinese filmmakers. The Audience Choice Award will be determined by audience votes for your favourite film during the festival. The list of winners of other awards in 2025 competitions will be announced on February 23 at the festival!
In competition : C-FILMS IN FOCUS
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Chinatown Cha-Cha 女人世界
Opening Gala · European premiere · drink reception · Q&A · swing dance show
Documentary Musical | 85mins | 2024
Date: FEB 21 FRI 16:00 & FEB 22 SAT 13:30
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Killing The Violet 杀死紫罗兰
UK premiere
Drama | 82mins | 2023
Date: FEB 22 SAT 13:00
In competition: Asian Sparks
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Cu Li Never Cries 懒猴从不哭泣
UK premiere
Drama | 92mins | 2024
Date: FEB 22 SAT 10:30
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Desert of Namibia 纳米比亚的沙漠
UK premiere
Drama | 137mins | 2024
Date: FEB 22 SAT 14:55
