The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported a film festival, Focus Hong Kong, in the United Kingdom (UK) from January 25 to 29 (London time) to showcase Hong Kong as the "Hollywood of the East" and celebrate the Chinese New Year.
      
     Focus Hong Kong is a UK film festival dedicated to celebrate the amazing cinema and filmmakers of Hong Kong. The programme of its first ever in-person theatrical screenings featured the UK Premiere of the new 4K restoration of awarding-winning film "An Autumn's Tale" and a rare double bill of Stephen Chow's classic film "A Chinese Odyssey" Part One and Part Two.
      
     Speaking at the festival, the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law said, "Hong Kong has one of the most dynamic film and entertainment industries in the world. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has been very supportive of the film industry development, including providing financial support, facilitating location filming and nurturing talents under a multi-pronged approach. Together with the passion in Hong Kong films of the creative practitioners and film lovers around the world, we are confident that the industry will continue to flourish."
      
     Mr Law also highlighted that as part of the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR of the People's Republic of China, London ETO will strengthen promotion of Hong Kong's cultural and creative industries and bring more good Hong Kong films to the UK audiences to foster mutual understanding.

Ends/Sunday, January 30, 2022
Issued at HKT 4:20

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