When a City Rises
香港：一座起來抗爭的城市
Synopsis
Behind the gas masks of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, the often very young activists are just as diverse as the youths of the rest of the world. But they share a demand for democracy and freedom. They have the will and the courage to fight – and they can see that things are going in the wrong direction in the small island city, which officially has autonomy under China but is now tightening its grip and demanding that ‘troublemakers’ be put away or silenced. Amid the violent protests, we meet a 21-year-old student, a teenage couple and a new father.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
WHEN A CITY RISES Official Trailer (2021) Hong Kong Protests Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-02
Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Han Yan Yuen, Iris Kwong, Evie Cheung, Huang Yuk-kwok, Cathy Chu, Ip Kar Man, Jenn Lee
- Original Title
- 香港：一座起來抗爭的城市
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 23/04/2021
- Spoken Languages
- German, Cantonese, Mandarin, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Enemy Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Han Yan Yuen, Iris Kwong, Evie Cheung, Huang Yuk-kwok, Cathy Chu, Ip Kar Man, Jenn Lee
Huang Yuk-kwok, Jenn Lee
Sinead Kirwan
Department Leadership Roster
Han Yan Yuen
Director
Iris Kwong
Director
Evie Cheung
Director
Huang Yuk-kwok
Director
Cathy Chu
Director
Ip Kar Man
Director
Jenn Lee
Director
Sinead Kirwan
Producer
Huang Yuk-kwok
Editor
Jenn Lee
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About When a City Rises
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What is When a City Rises about?
Behind the gas masks of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, the often very young activists are just as diverse as the youths of the rest of the world. But they share a demand for democracy and freedom. They have the will and the courage to fight – and they can see that things are going in the wrong direction in the small island city, which officially has autonomy under China but is now tightening its grip and demanding that ‘troublemakers’ be put away or silenced. Amid the violent protests, we meet a 21-year-old student, a teenage couple and a new father.
Who directed When a City Rises?
When a City Rises was directed by Han Yan Yuen, Iris Kwong, Evie Cheung, Huang Yuk-kwok, Cathy Chu, Ip Kar Man, Jenn Lee.
Who stars in When a City Rises?
The principal cast of When a City Rises includes Not specified.
When was When a City Rises released and how long is it?
When a City Rises was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.