Tai Kwun’s ‘Better Together’: 8 Hong Kong film classics celebrate cinematic partnerships
Tai Kwun’s summer exhibition, 'Better Together', celebrates the history of partnership in Hong Kong cinema through eight classic films. Curated by Sunny Chan Wing-san, the show uses replica props to immerse visitors in the cooperative spirit of the local film industry.
Why it matters
The exhibition serves as a cultural preservation effort, highlighting the collaborative nature of Hong Kong's film history and supporting the local filmmaking community.
This year, Tai Kwun’s annual summer show puts the spotlight on a specific aspect of Hong Kong cinema: partnership.
Running until October 4 at Tai Kwun’s Duplex Studio, the exhibition, titled “Better Together – Partnering Up for Hong Kong Movies”, is run in association with the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers. A portion of this year’s ticket sales will go to the federation to support the local film industry.
“Tai Kwun’s annual summer show has become a kind of love-letter to this city as we reflect on those special quirks, eccentricities, qualities and characteristics that make Hong Kong unique,” says Timothy Calnin, the director of Tai Kwun Arts.
Curated by film director Sunny Chan Wing-san, “Better Together” provides introductions to eight classic films, selected scenes of which have been recreated using replica props to give visitors a chance to step into those cinematic worlds.
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