2023 HKOS Indie Film Online Showcase
Ep. 51: Interview with Vincent Cui (崔允信) on his three indies [Cantonese]
🎞️🎞️🎞️ 早前在「銀幕香港Indie電影網上展」，一連展出了三部崔允信的作品，分別是《無花果》(2013)、《憂憂愁愁的走了》(2002)以及《三條窄路》(2009)，在這一集，我們跟導演詳談了三部電影的創作過程，以及今天當下觀賞這三部舊作的意義。討論的問題眾多，例如：
👉電影裡面的宗教意識相當明顯，導演自已是有宗教信仰呢？
👉三部電影均有外地取景，當年拍攝時有遇到困難嗎？
👉是不是一直只會拍獨立製作？
👉《憂憂愁愁的走了》還有另一個結局？
👉為什麼拍電影要趁年輕盡快拍？
👉這三部獨立電影有在香港或其他地方公開放映過嗎？
👉導演是如何根據劇本去拍攝電影呢？
👉三部電影的文本可以互讀嗎？
👉往後還有拍攝計劃嗎？
👉海外華人可以如何支持香港的獨立製作呢？
🎞️🎞️🎞️ Earlier, in the 'HKOS Indie Film Online Showcase,' we showed three films from director Vincent Cui: 'Fig' (2013), 'Leaving in Sorrow' (2002), and 'Three Narrow Gatess' (2009).
In this episode, we discussed the creative process of these three films and the significance of watching these works today with the director. Many questions were discussed, such as:
👉 The religious consciousness inside the films is quite prominent. Does the director himself have a religious belief?
👉 All three films were shot in locations outside Hong Kong. Did the director encounter any difficulties during the filming?
👉 Does the director only focus on independent productions?
👉 Does 'Leaving in Sorrow' have an alternate ending?
👉 Why should one make movies when young and as soon as possible?
👉 Have these three independent films been publicly screened in Hong Kong or elsewhere?
👉 How does the director shoot films based on the script?
👉 Can the texts of these three films be read about each other?
👉 Are there any future film projects?
👉 How can overseas Chinese support independent productions in Hong Kong?
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Ep. 49: Vanished Archives w/ Director Connie Yan-wai Lo 2/2 [Cantonese]
《消失的檔案》(2017) 是其中一部在「銀幕·香港」香港Indie電影網上展放映的電影 (詳情：https://www.hkonscreen.org/indie-home）。
在這一集Podcast, 羅恩惠導演談到在《消失的檔案》拍攝過程中追溯到的在這一歷史事件中扮演重要角色的一些人，以及影片在製作後期及放映時遇到的一些困難和回瞶。
（1）吳荻舟在六七暴動中扮演的重要角色
（2）參加六七暴動的人呈現出很不同的面目：廖一原，羅孚，劉文成，曾宇雄，梁慕嫻... 15:00
（3）影片製作後期遇到的困難及放映過程中觀眾的回瞶 1:02:00
（4）香港作為殖民地與六七暴動的關係？為什麼六七暴動不是反殖運動？1:14:00
Vanished Archives (2017) is one of the films featured in the HKOS Indie Film Online Showcase (for more info: https://www.hkonscreen.org/indie-home).
In this episode, the Director of "Vanishing Archive" details some important incidents and characters she discovered about the 1967 Riot. Director Connie Yan-wai Lo also recounts some difficulties and feedback she has encountered in the film's post-production and reception.
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Ep. 48: Vanished Archives w/ Director Connie Yan-wai Lo 1/2 [Cantonese]
《消失的檔案》(2017) 是其中一部在「銀幕·香港」香港Indie電影網上展放映的電影 (詳情：https://www.hkonscreen.org/indie-home）。
在這一集Podcast, 羅恩惠導演談到《消失的檔案》(2017) 這個紀錄片的創作源起，在2017六七暴動五十週年前後香港傳統左派重述歷史的企圖，以及導演在尋找材料和追訪的過程中發現的種種現存歷史敘述、訪問口敘、與檔案史料之間的差異。
（1）《消失的檔案》在當下放映的意義 4:00
（2）六七暴動與2019 的可比性，它對當下的警惕、共鳴、與連結 8:00
（3）在影片創作的過程中，2012-2017這幾年間，香港傳統左派在暴動五十週年前後如何敘述這段歷史？19:50
（4）影片製作過程：團隊，資金，與左派敘述的分歧 36:00
Vanished Archives (2017) is one of the films featured in the HKOS Indie Film Online Showcase (for more info: https://www.hkonscreen.org/indie-home).
In this episode, the Director of "Vanishing Archives (2017)" speaks to the origin of the project and the attempt by Hong Kong's traditional Leftists to revisit and rewrite the history of the 1967 Riot at the incident's 50th Anniversary in 2017. Most importantly, Director Connie Yan-wai Lo reveals what she has discovered about this history in the process of researching for the film, especially on the discrepancies between the narration of the traditional Left and what she has found in the archive.
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Ep. 47: Bamboo Theatre w/ Director Cheuk Cheung [Cantonese]
In this episode, director Cheuk Cheung joins us to discuss several aspects of his documentary Bamboo Theatre, including the behind-the-scenes process, his direct cinema stylistic choices, and the context of several important sections.
Bamboo Theatre is screening as part of HKOS’s Indie Film Online Showcase, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2023.
Films mentioned:
Bamboo Theatre《戲棚》
My Way《乾旦路》
My Next Step《一個武生》
Farewell My Concubine《霸王別姬》
Hu-Du-Men《虎度門》
Two Stage Sisters《舞台姐妹》
A City of Sadness《悲情城市》
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Ep. 46: Interview w/ Director of 3CM (2019) Wong Siu-pong (黃肇邦)
《3CM》(2019) 是其中一部在「銀幕·香港」香港Indie電影網上展放映的電影 (詳情：https://www.hkonscreen.org/indie-home）。《3CM》(2019)看似一個微不足道的距離，卻是結節性硬化症病人生死存亡的指標，影響他們能否得到合適的藥物。電影由兩位背景各異的病友媽媽的角度出發，走訪他們爭取生存權利和尊嚴的歷程，從而探討公共政策及社會公義等課題。《3CM》(2019)不只是罕見病病友的故事，也是香港人的故事。
「銀幕·香港 Podcast」在這一集邀請了《3CM》(2019)的導演黃肇邦一起討論了：
1. 為何導演揀選罕見病這個比較特別的題材？拍攝紀錄片的緣起是？
2. 藥物政策、醫療倫理、公共衛生等議題都相對沉重而複雜，亦需要很多資訊才能令到一般觀眾理解，導演又如何平衡不同素材，同時可以牽動觀眾，令人想繼續觀看呢？
3. 拍攝紀錄片就跟人生一樣無法預計，在剪輯過程中，遇到甚麼困難？如何選取、編排素材？
4. 電影把焦點放在照顧者社群和他們爭取權益的歷程上，而不是集中描繪罕見病病友的嚴峻病況，為何會有這樣的安排？
5. 紀錄片中被訪者都十分真誠和信任地講出心聲，導演是如何建立這份關係？
6. 電影其中一個核心訊息是為自己發聲、嘗試帶出改變。我們看到片中被訪者如何發聲，那麼對導演來說，何謂發聲？
7. 電影最後以一個對比鮮明的畫面作結，期望帶出甚麼訊息？
8. 之前在香港本地放映，受疫情所限未必能接觸到很多觀眾，是次網上放映則可以接觸到海外觀眾，導演有甚麼看法？
9. 可以透露一下接下來的電影項目嗎？
3CM (2019) is one of the films featured in the HKOS Indie Film Online Showcase (for more info: https://www.hkonscreen.org/indie-home). Despite its seemingly insignificant distance, 3CM (2019) serves as a crucial marker of life and death for patients with tuberous sclerosis, impacting their ability to access the proper medication. The film takes the perspective of two mothers from diverse backgrounds who embark on a journey to fight for their right to survival and dignity, thereby exploring issues related to public policy and social justice. 3CM (2019) is not only a story of rare disease patients but also a story of the people of Hong Kong.
In this episode, director Wong Siu-pong of 3CM (2019) joins the discussion to explore:
- Why did the director choose the relatively unique topic of rare diseases? What was the inspiration behind making this documentary?
- Issues like drug policies, medical ethics, and public health can be pretty heavy and complex, often requiring much information for the general audience to understand. How did the director balance the different materials to engage the audience and keep them interested?
- Filmmaking, like life, is unpredictable. During the editing process, what challenges did the director face, and how did they select and arrange the materials?
- The film focuses on the caregiver community and their journey to advocate for their rights rather than solely depicting the severe conditions of rare disease patients. What was the reasoning behind this approach?
- The interviewees in the documentary are very candid and trusting in sharing their thoughts. How did the director establish this rapport?
- One of the core messages of the film is about speaking up for oneself and trying to bring about change. We see how the interviewees in the movie do this, but for the director, what does "speaking up" mean?
- The film ends with a stark visual contrast. What message does the director hope to convey with this ending?
- Previously, the film was screened locally in Hong Kong, and due to the pandemic, it may not have reached many viewers. With online screening, it can reach an international audience. What are the director's thoughts on this?
- Could you give us a glimpse of the director's upcoming film projects?
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Ep. 10: Conversation with “Keep Rolling” Directors (II) [Cantonese]
“Keep Rolling” is an independent filmmaking project organized by Ying E Chi (http://yingechi.org/about/), a non-profit organization in Hong Kong that supports the making of independent films. With the changing conditions of freedom of speech in Hong Kong, they have lost their biggest operational fund from the government.
Ying E Chi has recently completed the independent film project “Keep Rolling” with the support of Goethe-Institut. It consists of four short films – SAME BOAT, RUBBISH BAN, A LETTER FROM PRISON, and APRIL’S INTERLUDE. In addition, Hong Kong On Screen (HKOS) has just presented a special in-person screening on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Laemmle Glendale. Thanks to all who came out to watch and celebrate the films and filmmaking talents with us!
The HKOS Podcast welcomed the directors of “Keep Rolling” to continue the conversation. In this episode, we discussed the parts of their lives they drew on to tell these stories, the meanings of the shorts, the message they wanted to tell, and other details in their creative process.
Director
羅恩賜 Lo Yan Chi 周敬勤 Chow King Kan Kingston 姚敏堃 Yiu Man Kwan Jason 郭頌儀 Kwok Chung Yee Erica
Movies mentioned:
“A Letter from Prison” 〈第一封信〉
“Same Boat” 〈同渡〉
“Rubbish Ban” 〈阿才〉
“April’s Interlude” 〈四月的變奏〉
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Ep. 9: Conversation with “Keep Rolling” Directors (I) [Cantonese]
“Keep Rolling” is an independent filmmaking project organized by Ying E Chi (http://yingechi.org/about/), a non-profit organization in Hong Kong that supports the making of independent films. With the changing conditions of freedom of speech in Hong Kong, they have lost their biggest operational fund from the government.
Ying E Chi has recently completed the independent film project “Keep Rolling” with the support of Goethe-Institut. It consists of four short films – SAME BOAT, RUBBISH BAN, A LETTER FROM PRISON, and APRIL’S INTERLUDE. Hong Kong On Screen (HKOS) will present an in-person screening on Saturday, October 29, at 10:00 AM at Laemmle Glendale. Ticket info: https://www.laemmle.com/film/keep-rolling
Hong Kong On Screen welcomed the directors of “Keep Rolling” for a Podcast about their new shorts, their filmmaking background, difficulties in making the shorts, thoughts on Hong Kong’s independent film development, and much more.
Director
羅恩賜 Lo Yan Chi 周敬勤 Chow King Kan Kingston 姚敏堃 Yiu Man Kwan Jason 郭頌儀 Kwok Chung Yee Erica
Movies mentioned:
“A Letter from Prison” 〈第一封信〉
“Same Boat” 〈同渡〉
“Rubbish Ban” 〈阿才〉
“April’s Interlude” 〈四月的變奏〉
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Ep. 7: “Keep Rolling” by Ying E Chi [Cantonese]
With our special guest Vincent Chui, the Artistic Director of Ying E Chi (https://yingechi.org/), we discuss their recent independent film project “Keep Rolling”. For more info about the project, please visit https://www.hkonscreen.org/rolling.
Movies mentioned:
Keep Rolling《好好拍電影》
May You Stay Forever Young《少年》
Inside the Red Brick Wall《理大圍城》
Taking Back the Legislature《佔領立法會》
“A Letter from Prison”〈第一封信〉
“Same Boat”〈同渡〉
“Rubbish Ban”〈阿才〉
“April's Interlude”〈四月的變奏〉
To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self《給十九歲的我》
Oldboy (2013) 《老男孩》
Oldboy (2003) 《原罪犯》
Brokeback Mountain《斷背山》
Made In Hong Kong《香港製造》
Revolution of Our Times《時代革命》
Detective vs. Sleuths《神探大戰》
Mama’s Affair《阿媽有左第二個》
Check out the movies we mentioned on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/hkonscreen/list/movies-mentioned-episode-4/
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