Taking Back the Legislature
佔領立法會
Synopsis
After a night of planning and mourning, a storm is brewing at early hours of 1 July, 2019. In face of the absurdity of the government's indoor flag ceremony, protesters question the usefulness of peaceful protest and hope to storm the Legislative Council Complex as a last-ditch effort to ignite change in the movement. As they confront pro-democracy councillors outside the complex, their pent-up anger and despair explode.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hong Kong Documentary Filmmakers
- Original Title
- 佔領立法會
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Release Date
- 07/11/2020
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 46m
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What is Taking Back the Legislature about?
After a night of planning and mourning, a storm is brewing at early hours of 1 July, 2019. In face of the absurdity of the government's indoor flag ceremony, protesters question the usefulness of peaceful protest and hope to storm the Legislative Council Complex as a last-ditch effort to ignite change in the movement. As they confront pro-democracy councillors outside the complex, their pent-up anger and despair explode.
Who directed Taking Back the Legislature?
Taking Back the Legislature was directed by Hong Kong Documentary Filmmakers.
Who stars in Taking Back the Legislature?
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When was Taking Back the Legislature released and how long is it?
Taking Back the Legislature was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 46m.