Elegies
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Synopsis
From Boat People (1982) to Our Time Will Come (2017), from family struggles to anti-Japanese history, Venice Career Golden Lion-winning auteur Ann Hui finally films a topic she holds most dear – poetry. Through her personal encounters with some of Hong Kong’s most notable poets, Hui shows the topography of contemporary poetry on and of the city. Two poles of reality, the unrestrained Huang Canran and the cosmopolitan Liu Wai-tong, are juxtaposed to reveal two distinctively different personalities, ideals, and ways of life. Seeing the late Xi Xi recite her own poem about the old Kai Tak Airport is a deeply heart-warming moment.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-08
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Hong Kong International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Original Score
- Olivier Cong
- Original Title
- 詩
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Class Limited, Pica Pica Media Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Hui
Olivier Cong
Mike Mak Chi-Kwan
Salt & Vinegar
Ken Hui
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Hui
Director
Ken Hui
Producer
Salt & Vinegar
Editor
Mike Mak Chi-Kwan
Director of Photography
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What is Elegies about?
From Boat People (1982) to Our Time Will Come (2017), from family struggles to anti-Japanese history, Venice Career Golden Lion-winning auteur Ann Hui finally films a topic she holds most dear – poetry. Through her personal encounters with some of Hong Kong’s most notable poets, Hui shows the topography of contemporary poetry on and of the city. Two poles of reality, the unrestrained Huang Canran and the cosmopolitan Liu Wai-tong, are juxtaposed to reveal two distinctively different personalities, ideals, and ways of life. Seeing the late Xi Xi recite her own poem about the old Kai Tak Airport is a deeply heart-warming moment.
Who directed Elegies?
Elegies was directed by Ann Hui.
Who stars in Elegies?
The principal cast of Elegies includes Huang Canran, Liu Waitong, Deng Ah-Lam, Huang Yun-ru, Ma York.
When was Elegies released and how long is it?
Elegies was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Elegies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elegies was composed by Olivier Cong.