The organisers of the 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival has announced Hong Kong's Eye in the Sky (directed by Yau Nai-hoi) and South Korea's I am a Cyborg, but That's OK (directed by Park Chan-wook) as the openning films of the Film Festival, which starts on 19 March, 2007. This year's "Director in Focus" is Hong Kong director Herman Yau. The programme also includes a retrospective of the late Li Han Hsiang, whose 40 years film career saw him shooting films across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and large part of China.
From The 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival's press release:
The 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival announces as its Opening Film
Presented by Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, proudly supported by Giordano Concepts, the HKIFF announces as its opening film this year at a press conference on 22nd February at 12 noon at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. HKIFF also premieres its latest promotional reel at the occasion. The opening film will get a red carpet treatment at 7:15pm on 19th March at Hong Kong Convention Centre. Producer Johnnie To, Director Yau Nai-hoi and cast members including Simon Yam and Kate Tsui attend the press conference while the chairman of HKIFF Society Mr. Wilfred Wong, JP honors them with the certificate of entry to the opening film.
Once again, the 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival will take you on an unforgettable cinematic journey with 16 world premieres, 9 international premieres and 22 Asian premieres plus over ten red carpet ceremonies. From stellar casts production to cutting edge movies, not to mention the biggest ever animation selections from all over the world (including our new programme section “Animation for All” ), from masters, auteurs, to independent filmmakers, all together the 300 titles promise you a extraordinary 23 days of film festival you’ve never seen before.
Get your booking folder today (22nd February) and prepare for online ticketing that begins on 24th February, box office will open on 8th March 2007at all URBTIX outlets. Last year, ticket sales soared by 20 percent from the year before. We are certain to break new ground again with all together 300 brand new titles, more than 500 screenings from over 52 countries around the world, presenting a record breaking number of world premieres in the longest running festival period in our history. Additional programmes include “Dear Earth…” with environmental and global concern, “Cannes 60th Anniversary Photo Exhibition” plus this year’s “Director in Focus: Herman Yau”. The 31st HKIFF will bring you an incredible variety of astonishing programmes you don’t want to miss.
For more information on the 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival, please visit www.hkiff.org.hk
For enquiry, please contact Karry Yu (PR & Press Officer)
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