Action, Hong Kong Style

Overview

Hong Kong is a supreme heavyweight when it comes to action flicks, and so it is only fitting to honour such a popular and longstanding genre of film by way of a retrospective. You can see cult classics and heroes such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Chow Yun Fat, all the way through to the not-quite-as-recognisable films that you are yet to love and their stars.

‘Action, Hong Kong Style’ is a celebration of the global reach this timeless phenomenon has achieved, from the blockbusting success to the minute details of action choreography, digitally restored alongside original archived film prints, sourced worldwide.

The spotlight will shine on Wong Fei-hung, a hero of the martial arts, whose life has been portrayed on screen more than any other figure.

For more informing approach to your exhibition experience, head along to the ‘Action, Hong Kong Style’ discussion, including film aficionados Sam Ho, Professor Mary Farquhar, alongside curator Kathryn Weir. Learn how to view your favourite action flicks through a critical eye, and perhaps learn something about the art which you may not have otherwise known.